Pearling Deckhand

Working for Paspaley you would be expected to reside in Broome, Australia and work on a full time basis; on a cycle of 2 weeks on, 1 week off. There are different rosters, one requiring living on a mother ship for two weeks, and another is a split roster of 1 week on mother ship 1 week working from Broome each day and a two week land based roster working from Broome everyday. Applicants must be flexible with either role.
We seek people in excellent health and fitness, with a good work ethic and who are committed to making a career in the pearling industry to register their interest in the following opportunities:
■ Pearl Farm Deckhand / Coxswain / Master 5 
The main role of a Deckhand is shell cleaning and involves the removal of marine growth, general shell care, husbandry of the shell and maintenance of the associated infrastructure.
Although all training will be provided, having previous sea going experience and/or marine qualifications and knowledge will be considered an advantage.
All candidates must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have confirmed work rights in Australia including Working Holiday Makers.
• Have a consistent working history in a manual labour, marine or agricultural environment
• Have a satisfactory police clearance
• Have the ability to work in a team orientated environment
• Have experience working in remote areas and locations
• Have the experience or ability to work at sea

■ What we offer:
 

• 2 on 1 off roster
• Opportunity to work in the beautiful Kimberley waters
• Safe work environment
• Great salary
• Accommodation assistance