Pearl Farm Deckhand – Remote Coastal Work & Liveaboard

Elmo; Darwin; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Paspaley Pearling Company in Darwin is seeking Deckhands to join our Pearl Farm & Fleet teams in a casual to full-time capacity. The role requires residence in Darwin and roster options including 2 weeks on/1 week off or longer liveaboard terms.

You will work on our extensive pearling operation across northern WA to NT coastlines, performing shell maintenance, marine growth removal, and general infrastructure upkeep. On-site training and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Consistent work history in manual labour, marine or agricultural environments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, fitness test and drug/alcohol screen.
• National police clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Comfortable living in remote areas and close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Removal of marine growth from pearl shell.
• Husbandry of the shell and general shell care.
• Maintenance of the associated infrastructure.

Skills

Manual labour

Marine environment

Reliability

Work rights in Australia

Job description

Paspaley Pearling Company in Darwin is seeking Deckhands to join our Pearl Farm & Fleet teams in a casual to full-time capacity. The role requires residence in Darwin and roster options including 2 weeks on/1 week off or longer liveaboard terms.

You will work on our extensive pearling operation across northern WA to NT coastlines, performing shell maintenance, marine growth removal, and general infrastructure upkeep. On-site training and career progression are offered.