Pearl Farm Deckhand — Liveaboard, 2:1 Roster

Paspaley; Darwin; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation provided

On-site training

2:1 roster or 2–6 month liveaboard

Job summary

Paspaley Pearling Company is seeking casual Deckhands to join our Pearl Farm & Fleet teams in Darwin. The role involves working in a dynamic, family-owned pearling operation spanning Exmouth to Darwin, with rosters of 2 weeks on/1 week off or 2–6 months liveaboard.

You should be motivated, reliable, and ready to reside in Darwin, Australia. Responsibilities include removing marine growth, shell husbandry, and maintaining related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labour, marine or agricultural settings.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.
• National police clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Comfortable living in remote areas and shared accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Remove marine growth from pearl shell.
• Husbandry and shell care.
• Maintain related infrastructure.

Skills

Manual labour

Marine environment

Australian work rights

Coxswains tickets desirable

Job description

Paspaley Pearling Company is seeking casual Deckhands to join our Pearl Farm & Fleet teams in Darwin. The role involves working in a dynamic, family-owned pearling operation spanning Exmouth to Darwin, with rosters of 2 weeks on/1 week off or 2–6 months liveaboard.

You should be motivated, reliable, and ready to reside in Darwin, Australia. Responsibilities include removing marine growth, shell husbandry, and maintaining related infrastructure.