Deckhand - Heavy Works Team

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 are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Joey at [email protected]