The duties of a Fishing Hand for a fishing trawler based in Lakes Entrance.

Involves irregular hours and days at a time at sea.

Bonuses may apply at times.

Based in the seaside town of Lakes Entrance working for a long standing family business.

handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed
assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch
help with meal preparation on board

At least one year of Australian fishing experience or two years of overseas fishing experience.

A First Aid certificate.

A safety and rescue certificate compliant with International Convention Standards.

Fishing Hand