Full time
Posted 23/06/2025
Closed 23/07/2025
The position is for an experience Deck Hand to work for RJW Friend Fishing, an established fishing boat based in Lakes Entrance in Victoria. Duties are those of a Deck Hand:
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant work experience working as a Fishing Hand overseas or one year of Australian work experience as a fishing hand. The work experience must be evidenced by a signed sea service record or logbook and employment references will be needed.
Crew members must have at least one or two years of relevant work experience and hold appropriate registration and / or licensing where required.
The applicant must have a recent First Aid Certificate or commit to obtaining one. The candidate must hold safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Conventions on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978.
Depending on the conditions, crew members may be away from home for several days, sometimes a week, and there is usually only a short turnaround before heading back out to sea.
For further information regarding specific positions, please see position description, selection criteria and salary arrangements set out below.
Please provide a cover letter and detailed resume.
Benefits
Task & Responsibilities
Qualification & Experience
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant work experience working as a Deck Hand overseas or one year of Australian work experience as a Deck hand. The work experience must be evidenced by a signed sea service record or logbook and employment references will be needed.
Crew members must have at least one or two years of relevant work experience and hold appropriate registration and / or licensing where required.
The applicant must have a recent First Aid Certificate or commit to obtaining one. The candidate must hold safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Conventions on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978.
Qualification & Experience
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant work experience working as a Deck Hand overseas or one year of Australian work experience as a Deck hand. The work experience must be evidenced by a signed sea service record or logbook and employment references will be needed.
The applicant must have a recent First Aid Certificate or commit to obtaining one. The candidate must hold safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Conventions on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978.
About Company
RJW Friend Fishing is seeking a Deck Hand for an established fishing company based in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. The company has been a fishing business for multiple generations, fishing in the waters off Bass Straight.