Commercial Aquaculture (ADAS) Diver

Rare Foods Australia (ASX: RFA) is expanding and has an exciting opportunity for experienced Aquaculture Divers to be a part of our unique seafood operation. Join our specialist dive team and help us continue to lead the world in the sustainable production of seafood from our base in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

Who we are

Rare Foods Australia (RFA) was founded on its innovative approach to sustainably produce highly sought-after wild-caught greenlip abalone off the pristine coast of Western Australia.

Our wild-enhanced fishery has earned the coveted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification and our harvest from this globally unique fishery carries MSC’s blue tick – an internationally recognised symbol of sustainability.

Our founder Brad Adams was last year named MSC’s Sustainability Hero and we have recently won the WA Export Awards for Sustainability.

Where we are headed

Today the business produces more than 20% of the world’s wild-caught greenlip abalone supply and has the capacity to expand.

With a strong growth agenda, the business has recently integrated other local wild-caught products including brownlip and roei abalone.

Leveraging its strengths and innovative spirit, the business is among the first in Australia to have completed trials of Ocean Cellared wine, in collaboration with award-winning wineries from the local Margaret River region. After several successful trials RFA is now planning to scale Ocean Cellared products and integrate these exciting products into the business’s unique offerings.

The Opportunity

Our ocean ranch nurtures and grows greenlip abalone for distribution to international chefs around the world. A unique and specialist process, perfected through the years, it requires expert hands to manage the journey.

The main role of our Aquaculture Divers is to collect and harvest greenlip abalone from the Ocean Ranch. They also deploy our juvenile abalone from the hatchery and maintain our Ocean Ranch. As we expand our product offerings, our divers will also be trained to harvest Ocean Cellared wine. 

The role is hands-on, team-orientated, fast-paced and offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-focused seafood business.

If you enjoy innovative thinking and the constant challenge to become a better diver, we’d be happy to hear from you. This opportunity will allow the right person to blend their diving skills with their passion for the sea and grow into leadership roles in an exciting business. The role will require the successful candidate to live in Augusta or regional centres close by, such as Margaret River. For those relocating from outside of Western Australia we do have free rudimentary accommodation available to support the transition over the first 3 months of employment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct dives to collect greenlip abalone and to support the maintenance of RFA’s Ocean Ranch.
• Undertake basic technical duties, life support system maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Provide accurate reports on the quantity and quality of seafood products collected.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of seafood products to our customers.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of diving processes and procedures.
• Handle Ocean Cellared wine from underwater cellars in the foreseeable future.

Your key accountabilities

• Follow proper protocols and procedures on the vessel.
• Maintain dive equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations while diving and handling equipment.

Challenges

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy. 
• Ability to assist internal and external stakeholders, or refer to the appropriate person/team within the ranch.
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner at all times. 
• Willingness to take on tasks outside the diver remit to support on-land ranch operations.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions, including cold and windy conditions.

Skills & Experience

• Valid Commercial Diving qualifications: ADAS Part II (restricted) or equivalent. 
  • However we will also consider candidates who are part-way through Commercial Diver training, or highly motivated to complete training.
• Commercial Dive Medical (Per AS/NZ2299 standards)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (including Apply Advanced Resuscitation)
• Desirable: Coxswain, Deckhand, Forklift, Truck licence, experience working with marine life, salt-water experience. 
• Strong swimming and diving skills, including the ability to navigate and dive in different environments and conditions.
• Good physical condition and ability to work in cold water / occasionally rough seas.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years old.
• Good communication skills.
• Hard working with a good attitude to learning.
• Ability to follow instructions and enjoy working as part of a team.

Selection Criteria

In your email to us, please provide the following information about yourself:

• Current residential address;
• Schooling (level achieved);
• Details of current driver’s license (including license class); and
• Your availability to attend work

The role is full-time and based at our Augusta facility. It will require successful candidates to live in Augusta or regional centres close by.

How to Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for ADAS divers wanting to grow into leadership roles in a performance-based work culture.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your CV via email (including the information which has been requested above). All enquiries are welcome and can be directed to: [email protected].

You may also apply via the Careers section on our website.

The Company will only consider candidates who have unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia and are residing in Augusta or surrounding regions. 

If you are ready for the challenge, get in touch today!