About the opportunity
With an unbeatable beachfront location, the resort is accessible via 4WD and is the east coast's go-to destination for exploring the island's iconic destinations. With expansive grounds, the resort includes 83 newly renovated hotel rooms and apartments, as well as a restaurant and bar, renowned bakery, and general store.
We're searching for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join the team at K'gari Beach Resort. Reporting to the resort General Manager and leading a team of dedicated tradespeople to deliver preventative and repair maintenance across the resort.
As the Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for the efficient planning of maintenance schedules and management of the preventative maintenance program. You will oversee daily maintenance programs across the resort complex and be responsible for troubleshooting issues as they arise. This is a hands-on role, and a forklift and manual driver's licence would be preferred. The role includes the management of the Sewerage Treatment Plant, inclusive of daily monitoring and compliance testing. Additional infrastructure to be responsible for includes the swimming pool, grounds, and plant equipment.
The role will lead and engage a diverse maintenance team of tradespeople and apprentices including electricians, carpenters, handyman, and gardeners.
This is a full-time salaried opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to live on the island within the staff quarters located on resort premises.
Skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
* Strong knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Standards and practices
* Experience leading a team of diverse trades
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with technology proficiencies
* Ability to manage and ensure completion of multiple concurrent priorities
* Hold relevant trade qualification/s, certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
* Diverse repairs and maintenance experience, resort/hotel maintenance highly regarded
* Forklift and manual driver's licence
* Hold the right to live and work in Australia
The benefits - conditions apply
* Affordable accommodation (private accommodation + 3 meals every day)
* $1000 Annual SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
* 25% off resort dining, retail, and spa
* Free Island 4WD bus tours
* Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
* Access to the Sandbar pool and 24/7 staff gym
About us
K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, and is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be?
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises, and Kingfisher Bay Resort, we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London, and the Channel Islands.
Living and working in paradise… we can't think of anything better
How to Apply
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All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.
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