Deckhand - Heavy Works Team

Tassal; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seafood discounts

EAP support

Great Tassal benefits

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking a hands-on Deckhand to support operations across our vessels and marine farming sites in Margate, Tasmania. You’ll join a safety‑driven Marine Services and Logistics team delivering daily vessel and site operations.

We offer a 7/7 roster with a full week off, and benefits including seafood discounts and EAP support. This full‑time role is based at our Tasmanian marine sites, with a strong team and a clear path to reliability and career development.

Qualifications

• Previous deckhand or marine experience.
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work.
• A strong safety-first mindset.
• Common sense and a can-do attitude.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Support daily vessel and site operations.
• Install and remove nets, anchors and moorings.
• Load, unload and move operational supplies.
• Operate deck equipment safely and confidently.
• Maintain vessels, equipment and lease areas.

Skills

Deckhand experience

Physical fitness

Safety-minded

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Master V or similar marine qualification

Job description

Looking for hands‑on marine work with a steady roster, a strong team, and time back at home? Join Tassal as a Deckhand and help support the day‑to‑day operations that keep our marine sites running safely and reliably.

What’s in it for you?

• 7/7 roster with a full week off each swing.
• Secure full‑time role with an established aquaculture leader.
• Based in Margate, around 20 minutes south of Hobart.
• Work on the water across scenic Tasmanian marine sites.
• Great Tassal benefits, including seafood discounts and EAP support.

About the role:

As a Deckhand, you’ll work as part of our Marine Services and Logistics team to support operational requirements across our vessels, leases and marine farming sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily vessel and site operations.
• Install and remove nets, anchors and moorings.
• Load, unload and move operational supplies.
• Operate deck equipment safely and confidently.
• Maintain vessels, equipment and lease areas.

About you:

You’ll be a practical, reliable and safety‑focused person who enjoys physical work, working outdoors and being part of a team that gets the job done.

• Previous deckhand or marine experience.
• Physically fit and ready for hands‑on work.
• A strong safety‑first mindset.
• Common sense and a can‑do attitude.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

It would be great if you also have:

• Master V or similar marine qualification.
• Commercial fishing or aquaculture experience.
• Confidence working around winches, cranes and capstans.
• A willingness to learn and adapt.
• A team‑first approach to getting results safely.