Experienced Deckhand – Commercial Fishing

ALI Operations Pty Ltd · Denham WA 6537 · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Experienced Deckhand – Commercial Fishing

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a professional and safety-focused team in commercial fishing operations.
  • Perform physically demanding work in offshore conditions.
  • Maintain deck equipment and ensure a clean and safe working environment.

ALI Operations Pty Ltd is seeking experienced and motivated Deckhands to join our commercial fishing operations within the Shark Bay Blue Swimmer Crab Wild Harvest Fishery.

This role offers the opportunity to work in one of Australia’s most pristine marine environments as part of a professional and safety-focused team operating within a well-managed and sustainable fishery. Denham and Carnarvon.

About the Role

You will be working aboard commercial fishing vessels and supporting daily fishing and vessel operations.

Key duties include:

  • Setting and hauling pots and fishing gear
  • Sorting, handling, grading, and packing catch in accordance with quality standards
  • Maintaining deck equipment and ensuring a clean and safe working environment
  • Assisting with general vessel operations and routine maintenance
  • Complying with all workplace health and safety, biosecurity, and environmental requirements
  • Working extended hours in varying weather and sea conditions as required

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial fishing operations required
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in offshore conditions
  • Strong teamwork skills, reliability, and a positive work ethic
  • Commitment to safe fishing practices and sustainability
  • Coxswain Grade 2 or higher (advantageous but not essential)
  • Current First Aid and CPR qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Requirements

  • Ability to live and work in a regional/remote location
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing
  • Valid Australian work rights, or eligibility for employer-sponsored visa arrangements

Salary & Benefits

  • Base salary: $76,515 – $90,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
  • Performance incentives and allowances may apply
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Opportunity to work within a stable, vertically integrated fishing business
  • Career progression opportunities within the ALI group of companies

Only candidates with commercial fishing experience and valid Australian work rights will be considered.

Applicants must be able to provide a written reference from a previous employer.

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Skills

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Ability to live and work in remote locationsAbility to work in offshore conditionsAustralian work rights or visa eligibilityCatch sorting and packingDeck equipment maintenanceFirst aid and cprFishing gear handlingPhysical fitnessPot setting and haulingPre-employment medical and drug testingSafety and environmental complianceTeamworkVessel operations

Licenses & certifications

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Australian work rights or visaFirst aid and cpr certification

Perks & benefits

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Career progression opportunitiesPerformance incentives and allowances

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