Posted 23d ago

Fishing Crew

NVM Services Milton NSW 2538

Permanent Full time

Key points we found

  • Full-time positions available in the fishing industry including Ships Master, Ships Engineer, Master Fisher, Ships Officer, Deck Hands & Fishing Hands.
  • Candidates must have relevant experience and appropriate licenses for ranked positions.
  • Salary negotiable based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Location: Milton NSW 2538

Established Longline fishing company working the Australian Fishing Zones, seeks the following fulltime fishing industry positions. Ships Master, Ships Engineer, Master Fisher, Ships Officer, Deck Hands & Fishing Hands.

This company maintains a drug & alcohol-free workplace; employees can be subject to random drug & alcohol testing. This is a condition of employment. You will be based in the above region but may be required to work in other locations subject to operational requirements.

With regard to the following:

•Ship’s Master

•Ships Engineer (Fishing)

•Master Fisher

•Ship’s Officer

Successful candidates should ideally have at least 5 years relevant experience in this particular industry sector for ranked positions. Sea time of less than 5 years may be considered subject to your experience. Where you are required to hold a license or registration, you MUST hold the appropriate tickets or you will not be considered.

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• Fishing Hands and Deck Hands

Fishing Hands and Deck Hands should have no less than 1 year's Australian work experience and must be evidenced by sea-time or log book. Verifiable letters of reference may also be acceptable.

For all positions, you must provide verifiable references. You need to be strong as these position involves working on a deck, often in heavy seas and sometimes in cramped spaces. Ranked positions may include managing fishing operations aboard your vessel in consultation with the company owners.

You will be away from home for several days or occasionally weeks. Normally there is usually a short turnaround before returning to sea.

For successful candidates, a salary or percentage of catch rate as per industry standards will be negotiated according to qualifications, skills, experience and performance in the same or similar occupation.

Annual salary for full time employees for the relevant occupation will fall in the range of:

• Ship’s Master $120,000.00 or greater, subject to negotiation

• Ships Engineer (Fishing) $72,000 to $82,000

• Master Fisher $75,000 to $82,000

• Ship’s Officer $72,000 to $82,000

• Deck Hands and Fishing Hands. An annual salary for full time employees for the relevant occupation will fall in the range of $ 68,800 to in excess of $78,000

All the above occupations are plus government regulated superannuation guarantee

Applicants for the above positions are required to mark clearly what position they are applying for and provide a short statement (minimum of 150 - 250 words) as to why they are best suited to this position. Note that this is a requirement of applying for this position.

In all cases, remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Please send your resume with referee details to our services coordinator.

******@nvmservices.com

Please do not inquire about these positions if you cannot meet the minimum requirements.

Only applicants for interview will be contacted.

Reference Number: AUSTEMP10030

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Skills
Cramped spaces work
Fishing Operations Management
Heavy seas work
LOG BOOK
PHYSICAL STRENGTH
References
Sea-time
TEAMWORK

More details
Expiring date
11 Apr 2026
Date posted
12 Mar 2026
Category
Agriculture, Animal & Fishing
Occupation
Fishing & Marine/Aquaculture
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

NVM Services

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