Deckhand / Seafood Processing Worker

MADEC AUSTRALIA; Lock; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Rashi Joshi is seeking Deck Hands for an Oyster, Sardine and Tuna Farm in Port Lincoln, SA. Start planned for early December 2026; role runs up to 9 months with possible extension to November 2027.

Casual positions pay under the Aquaculture Award 2020 (MA000114), with hourly or piece rates. Training may boost pay per award levels. Shift work, 30+ hours/week, 5:00am–3:30pm, on a 7-day roster.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail essential for handling seafood and loading operations.
• Good hand-eye coordination required for processing and equipment handling.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high concentration during shifts.
• Must be physically fit, able to stand long periods and work in wet conditions.
• Must be comfortable being on boats for extended periods and willing to relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support fishing activities and assist in handling/processing seafood products.
• Load and unload vessels and stock; maintain equipment and work areas.
• Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Participate in shift work on a 7-day roster (minimum 30 hours/week).

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Follow instructions

Concentration

Physical fitness

Boating suitability

Wet conditions

Stamina

Relocation commitment

Job description

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