Professional Handline Fishing Hand

Location: MACKAY HARBOUR, QLD

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

About the Role Deguara Bros & Sons are seeking suitable applicants with experience to fill the full-time position of a Deckhand and/or Fishing Hand. The successful applicant will carry out work on our fleet of live Coral Trout commercial fishing vessels operating out of the Mackay Port in Queensland. Job Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and operate fishing lines, hooks, reels, bait, and associated equipment
• Locate suitable fishing grounds using experience, weather data, charts, and fishing technology
• Sort, grade, clean, store, and preserve catches to maintain product quality
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on fishing gear, vessel equipment, and machinery
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maritime regulations
• Ensure compliance with fisheries management, licensing, and environmental requirements
• Deploy, monitor, and retrieve fishing lines and gear efficiently and safely
• Work effectively as part of a crew during extended periods at sea and under varying weather conditions

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in commercial fishing operations
• Strong problem solving/ troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with quality control
• Basic vessel operation and navigation knowledge is preferred
• Relevant boating licences required