Group
Occupation
343132 Fishing Leading Hand
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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