Casual Deckhand - Pearl Shell Care

About the role

Paspaley Pearling is looking for a casual deckhand to join its team in Broome, Australia. Candidates must live in Broome and work full time on a 2 weeks on, 1 week off cycle. There are three roster options: living on a mother ship for two weeks, a split roster of 1 week on the mother ship and 1 week working from Broome each day, and a two-week land-based roster working from Broome every day.

Key responsibilities

• Remove marine growth from pearl shells
• Care for the shells and look after them generally
• Maintain the associated infrastructure

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or confirmed work rights in Australia including Working Holiday Makers
• Consistent working history in a manual labour, marine or agricultural environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, fitness test and drug and alcohol screen
• National police clearance or ability to obtain one
• Comfortable working in remote areas and living in close quarters
• Coxswains or relevant tickets highly desirable

What we offer

• 2 on 1 off roster
• Opportunity to work in the Kimberley waters
• A safe work environment
• A great salary

Applicants must answer employer questions about their right to work, salary expectations, notice period, motivation, relevant skills and experience, willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical and whether they hold a current police check.