Deckhand/Fishing hand

Abrolhos Octopus

Date posted: March 27, 2026

Closes: Apr 26, 2026


- Fishing across the full fleet of Abrolhos Octopus vessels based in Greenhead, Dongara and Geraldton as required by management

- Pulling octopus pots on fishing days

- Prepping and cleaning catch

- Fixing and maintaining octopus pots while at sea including making ready for setting the pots once pulled

- Setting the octopus pots as per instruction by the skipper

- Cleaning and maintaining of the fishing vessel deck, and vessel where applicable as directed by the skipper

- Prepping and maintaining of fishing ropes including but not limited to knot tying and rope splicing

- Assisting the skipper with delivery of catch at the end of the fishing day to the processing factory or transport vehicle as required

- Building of octopus pots, compiling of fishing ropes as required

- Follow any reasonable instructions given by the Master of the fishing vessels in relation to the core function of catching of octopus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Green Head WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High School (Year 12) (Preferred)

Experience:

  • commercial fishing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

  • commercial fishing license (Required)

Location:

  • Green Head WA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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