• Casual
  • Vacation

Website Paspaley Pearling

About this Job

Join us in upholding our tradition of excellence and become part of a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional results.

Working for Paspaley you would be expected to reside in Broome, Australia and work on a full time basis; on a cycle of 2 weeks on, 1 week off.

There are different rosters, one requiring living on a mother ship for two weeks, and another is a split roster of 1 week on mother ship 1 week working from Broome each day and a two week land based roster working from Broome everyday.
We seek people in excellent health and fitness, with a good work ethic and who are committed to making a career in the pearling industry to register their interest in the following opportunities:

Deckhand daily responsibilities:

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

What we offer:

· 2 on 1 off roster

· Opportunity to work in the beautiful Kimberley waters

· Safe work environment

· Great salary

What you need to succeed:

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

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
  • Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
  • Please detail your minimum salary expectations (including super):
  • What is the notice period for your current employment?
  • What motivated you to apply for this position?
  • What relevant skills, qualifications and experience would you bring to this role?
  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical?
  • Do you have a current Police Check (less than 6 months old)?
  • If you are not a citizen or permanent resident please provide details of your visa type, expiry date, and working hours restrictions if any. If you are a citizen / permanent resident simply indicate NA

To apply for this job please visit au.seek.com.