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.