Diesel Fitter and/or Mechanic | Cruise Whitsundays

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

ABOUT US

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 modern, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at three islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reef suites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises to our sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one.

ABOUT JOURNEY BEYOND

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking 2 x Diesel Fitter and/or Mechanic to join the team on a Permanent Full Time basis as Shore-Based Engineers within our Maintenance Team. This role is based at our Workshop in Airlie Beach working Monday to Friday between 7am and 3:30pm.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role assists in the mechanical maintenance of vessels, pontoon, vehicles, tenders, outboards, air-conditioning, refrigeration, davits and lifting systems.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Diagnose system problems as and when they occur
• Accurately maintain logs and work orders through to job completion and sign off
• Adherence with SOPS, Marine Memos, operational procedures and WHS requirements
• Follow the scheduled maintenance program for all mechanical, electrical, air control, safety equipment on a regular basis on the vessels, tenders, pontoon, etc.
• Maintenance of main and auxiliary engines, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic cylinders (rams), water pumps, ventilation systems, under water running gear and any other mechanical
• Maintenance of emergency generators, emergency steering and firefighting systems to ensure compliance in line with legislation.
• Interactive use of HELM (Asset Management System) and upkeep of maintenance requests;
• Completion of ad hoc maintenance tasks and repairs where there are mechanical and non mechanical issues arising, under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager.

ABOUT YOU
As the ideal candidate you have an eye for detail and take pride in your work. You are a team player with a demonstrated positive and adaptable "can do" attitude. You will have demonstrated ability to problem solve using calculated logic and both functional and technical skills to solve issues quickly and efficiently. Importantly, you will have an excellent job safety record and strong compliance focus of safe work practices and reporting. Furthermore, you will have an eyes open approach to all jobs to not only ensure the allocated job is completed but any associated faults are also captured.

To be successful in this role you will be someone who is/has:

• Reliable, self-motivated and proactive;
• Strong personal presentation and interpersonal skills;
• A strong work ethic where any job that needs doing will get done and get done well;
• Intermediate computer (including tablets) literacy, experience using maintenance management software and data entry;
• Excellent ability to manage time, prioritise to meet deadlines with strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.

• Relevant trade qualification with time served diesel mechanic preferred;
• Open Manual Drivers License;
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
• Working at Heights, Confined Spaces and Forklift certificates are highly desirable.
• National Police Clearance

• What We Offer
• General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar
• 50% off the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Closing date for applications is 30th June, 2024