DECK HANDS / FISHING HANDS

DECK HANDS / FISHING HANDS
Location: Port Fairy, VIC 3284
Tenure: Full-time, Permanent
Comprehensive salary package from $63k PA (plus superannuation)
Position Summary:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Deck / Fishing Hands who have strong communication skills, are self-motivated and must have the ability to work with a team.
Required Qualification:
• Two (2) years recent relevant overseas experience.
• Holds safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Convention on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (as amended).
• Holds a first aid certificate (valid within 12 months).
Main duties:
• Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship or catches fish, crustacean and molluscs using nets, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
• Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
• Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed.
• Assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo.
• Patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers.
• Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances.
• Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets.
• Casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water.
• Preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position.
• Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life.
Qualified applicants may apply online.