The Company

We are a leading Australian Aquaculture company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:CSS) with a beautiful high-quality product marketed under the Spencer Gulf Kingfish brand, one of the world’s premium seafood products. 

Clean Seas is recognised for innovation in Yellowtail Kingfish farming and has become the largest producer of aquaculture Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK, Seriola lalandi) outside of Japan.  The company’s expanding operational footprint includes our world-class Hatchery Facility in Arno Bay, Farm sites in Port Lincoln, Fish Health and R&D facilities in Port Lincoln, and our Seafood Processing Facility in Adelaide where our group support functions are also located. Our growing Sales and Marketing teams are located across Australia, Europe and the USA.

Position Overview

Based in Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, the role is engaged in providing on-water marine skills and training for new and existing employees. With an emphasis on Safety and establishing consistently safe work practices, the position will also play a role in reviewing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions and policies and procedures.  

The role will work closely with the WHS Specialist and Training Coordinator to ensure a consistent approach to Safety training, reporting and record keeping specifically in Marine Operations. 

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and training skills with a passion to develop teams and uphold and improve Clean Seas’ safety-first culture. If you enjoy being part of a focused team, dedicated to excellence in a marine environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Key Role Responsibilities: 

• Conduct vessel equipment and vessel operation training
• Conduct skipper training on Safety Management Systems
• Vessel and workplace risk assessment and inspections
• Competency training and assessment (capstan, crane, hydraulic systems, bilge systems etc.)
• Vessel safety process audits / training (man overboard, fire, collision, sinking vessel)
• Conduct pen / ring work training (knot tying and application, manual handling, net weight management and risks)
• Fish bathing and operational risk awareness
• Maintain an ongoing skills gap analysis to ensure training solutions are targeted and effective
• Arrange external training opportunities
• Talent identification for development, mentoring capability

Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Demonstrate a depth of experience as Master 24 m / MED 2 minimum - Master 45 m desirable
• Demonstrated aquaculture experience and knowledge; skippering vessels and working rings 
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment preferred
• Strong coaching, training and mentoring abilities
• Achievement and results-driven
• Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
• A passionate approach to improving people and processes 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective rapport and relationship building skills
• Full unrestricted work rights in Australia 

Our Commitment:

Clean Seas is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and experience is valued. Doing what’s right, working as a collaborative team and challenging boundaries help us remain focused on our goal of being Australia’s leading Aquaculture company. 

Prior to employment you will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical assessment that includes drug and alcohol testing and provide a current Police Clearance Certificate. 

Application and Contact:

To apply for this position, please click the ‘apply now’ button and upload your Cover Letter and Resume in Word format. If you require further information about this opportunity before applying, please contact Julie Smith on mobile +61 436 408 472. To be eligible to apply candidates must have full work rights in Australia.