Hagfish Australia Pty Ltd. is looking for experienced, drug & alcohol free Deck hands and Fishing Hands to join our team.
Our single commercial vessel based out of Eden, NSW, is seeking candidates with experience in Long Line Trapping & handling of live hagfish. (Two years minimum preferred)
You will be required to:
- You will be responsible for catching & maintaining hagfish in live condition.
- Cleaning & maintaining the vessel & its equipment at all times.
- Learn & adhere to all safety standards & procedures as outlined in your induction, the SMS (Safety Management System) and as directed by the skipper to ensure your safety and the safety of the other crew.
- Be able to assist skipper/engineer in servicing the engine and engine room equipment.
- Handle ropes and operate mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
- Stand watch when directed.
- Patrol ship to ensure the safety of the vessel, fishing gear and fellow crew.
- Perform routine maintenance and check on deck equipment, gear lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
- Prepare Fishing Traps, attach traps on running lines and set lines into position as directed.
- Haul in fishing traps and remove fish.
- Sort the fish depending on their sizes, put them on the refrigerated tank and keep them alive whilst at sea.
- Ready all equipment in unloading the Hagfish.
- Unload catch and maintain fish in live condition until exported.
SALARY: $63,000-$70,000 per annum plus super
4 weeks annual leave
If interested, please send resumes to : *****@hagfishaustralia.com.au