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What this job is
A Master Fisher commands and operates commercial fishing vessels, managing crew, navigating fishing grounds, and ensuring compliance with Australian fisheries regulations and maritime safety laws. They make operational decisions regarding catch management, vessel maintenance, and route planning while monitoring fish stocks, weather conditions, and fuel efficiency. The role combines maritime seamanship, fisheries knowledge, and business responsibility for a working vessel in Australian territorial and international waters.
Pay
A$3,365 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Delivery Schedulingcore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Negotiationcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication