Group
Occupation

343132 Fishing Leading Hand

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

343132 Fishing Leading Hand

Supervises Fishing Hands to ensure safe, efficient and effective fishing operations, preservation of quality catch, and cleanliness and maintenance of workplace.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Ensures fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications, including legislated requirements
  • Supervises the operation, cleaning and maintenance of vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances
  • Oversees offboarding of catches
  • Conducts fishing operations-specific safety drills
  • Organises and trains Fishing Hands, and supervises fishing work routines and day-to-day fishing operations
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