Deckhand | WA
Paspaley Pearling Co Pty Ltd
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Permanent, full time, ongoing position.
Australian family-owned and run company with a heritage of over 80 years
Permanent, full time, ongoing position.
Australian family-owned and run company with a heritage of over 80 years
Paspaley Pearling Company are currently looking for Deckhands to join our Pearl Farm team in a full-time ongoing role.
Our pearling operation is extensive and spans coastal regions from Exmouth, WA around to the north of Darwin, NT. Our pearl farms are positioned amongst some of the world's most spectacular coastline and unique marine environments.
You would be expected to reside in WA, Australia and work on a full-time basis; on a cycle of 2 weeks on, 1 week off rosters.
This is a fantastic opportunity for highly dedicated, reliable, and motivated individuals to join a multifaceted family-owned business that spans across Pearling, Retail, Pastoral and Properties.
Deckhand daily responsibilities:
Removal of marine growth from pearl shell
Husbandry of the shell and general shell care
Maintenance of the associated infrastructure
Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of your vessel on a daily basis
Assist in the opening of each day’s load of shell in readiness for the vessel’s technicians to operate
Operate, Maintain and Clean Operations and Harvest equipment
Assist in berthing vessel
Assist in loading and unloading stores, cargo and equipment
Assist in cleaning vessel
Assist in Navigation watches (basic training provided)
Basic training in rope handling and knots
General vessel husbandry
What you need to succeed:
Consistent working history in a manual labour, marine or agricultural environment
Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, fitness test and drug and alcohol screen
National police clearance or ability to obtain
Comfortable working in remote areas and live in close quarters
Coxswains or relevant tickets highly desirable
Experience & Skills:
At least one year’s relevant full-time work experience
Attention to detail
Communication and problem-solving skills.
Teamwork
Ability to work at sea and in remote locations, and to live in close quarters aboard a vessel
Ability to work for long periods of time & maintain concentration
High Standards of hygiene
What we offer:
A unique once in a lifetime experience working at our pearl farms
Attractive salary
Meals and accommodation provided*
2:1 roster
On site training provided
Career progression for the right candidate
If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this position, please hit ‘Apply’ now. Due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.