Sam Altschwager

Deckhand aboard a Southern Rock Lobster fishing vessel, currently completing a second five-month season. Duties include:

• Effectively communicating with the captain, ensuring safe and smooth operations while at wharf and sea.
• Efficiently handling lines during mooring operations, securing the vessel safely in harbour.
• Participating in emergency drills, improving overall preparedness for potential hazardous situations.
• Conducting daily maintenance and cleaning of deck surfaces and equipment, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.

Seasonal deckhand position aboard a commercial long-line fishing vessel. Duties included:

• Operation of various types of deck machinery including winches, cranes, and hydraulic systems used for fishing.
• Participating in emergency drills to maintain preparedness for emergency situations.
• Safe handling of lines during mooring operations, securing the vessel at harbour for long or short periods.
• Effectively communicating with all team members to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Employed by MinterEllison in the corporate M&A team. Notable projects from this tenure include:

• Conducting due diligence for the financiers of a $45 million lithium mine expansion.
• Advising an ASX listed mining organisation on a $39 million capital raising.
• Advising in relation to the restructure of Hillgrove Resources Limited.

Employed by Mark Hoffmann KC to conduct and present research on various issues of commercial law.

Employed by corpach holdings to operate harvesters and other farm machinery over the course of a grain harvest.