Deckhand - Heavy Works Team

Tassal Group; Margate; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Full-time role

Margate location

Seafood discounts

EAP support

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking a hands-on Deckhand to support our Marine Services and Logistics teams across Tasmanian sites. This role offers a fixed 7/7 roster with a full week off, based in Margate, near Hobart, and involves working on vessels and leases to keep sites running safely and reliably.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team, performing physical work, operating deck gear, and maintaining equipment with a strong safety-first mindset. A current driver’s licence and transport are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on deck operations on vessels and sites.
• Commitment to safety protocols and incident prevention.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

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

Safety minded

Physical fitness

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Master V or 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.

Who are we?

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

If you have any questions, please email Joey at [e-mail]