At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fishing activities and process seafood products while maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Company: Join a leading aquaculture farm in Port Lincoln with a vibrant team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and potential for increased remuneration.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a dynamic work environment and growth potential.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in the seafood industry and enjoy the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: Must be physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work in wet conditions.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 $ per year.
We have up to 20 positions available for Farm hands on Oyster, Sardine and Tuna Farm in Port Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Work is due to start Early December 2026 and is expected to go for up to 9 months, with various intake through to November 2027.
You will be paid as a Level 1, Casual Employee under the Aqua culture Award 2020 (MA000114).
Hourly or Piece Rates may apply.
There may be an opportunity to undertake training and upskilling in this role, which can allow your remuneration to increase as per the levels in the Aquaculture Award 2020 (MA000114).
The position is for a Deck Hand, with duties including supporting fishing activities, handling and processing seafood products, loading and unloading vessels and stock, maintaining equipment and work areas, and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.
This position requires the availability for shift work over a 7-day roster.
Minimum of 30 hours a week, 5.00am -3.30pm though at times this may change due to the seasonal needs of the business.
Please note that random drug & alcohol testing may be conducted.
Applicants must address the selection criteria & all claims against this need to be substantiated.
Any applications that fail to do so will not be considered.
Applications close 22nd October 2026.
- Selection Criteria
- Attention to detail
- Good hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to work continuously at a high level of concentration
- Must be physically fit, agile & able to stand for long periods
- Ability to be out on boats for long periods of time
- Able to work in wet conditions
- Be physically fit and strong
- Applications from outside the area must be able to show a commitment to moving to the location for the duration of employment
- Only successful applicants will be contacted
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Deckhand / Seafood Processing Worker employer: MADEC Australia
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