MARINE MECHANIC - Hamilton Island
Are you an experienced marine mechanic ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work life balance, away from the city, mines or grind, and want to be surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature and palm trees instead of peak hour traffic or travel?
Join the Hamilton Island team as a Marine Mechanic and enjoy a rewarding, long term career in one of Australia's most iconic holiday destinations.
Reporting to our Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and repairs of all vessels on Hamilton Island, ensuring all work is carried out promptly, safely and to the highest standards of quality. Whether you are already living locally or ready for a lifestyle change, this is your chance to bring your skills to a truly unique environment and build a career most people only dream about.
Why you'll love working with us
* Maintain work-life balance - enjoy a 9-day roster with more time for family, friends and island adventures
* Work with a skilled, close-knit team - be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
* Live in paradise -enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
* Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
* Easy to get to - fly direct from major cities
Where you'll make an impact
* Ensure all vessels are maintained and repaired on a timely basis as directed by the Workshop Manager, ensuring a high standard of product quality
* Ensure that all work is completed to industry standard
* Ensure effective communication is always maintained with office staff and keeping customers up to date with status of repairs
* Prioritise and attend to urgent repairs of any description
* Maintain a clean work environment at all times
* Responsible for the maintenance and security of all tools which are the property of HIE
* Perform any other duties as requested by the Supervisor or Workshop Manager
* Ensure safe operation of equipment is maintained at all times
What we're looking for
You're a trade qualified mechanic who thrives in a collaborative team environment and takes pride in delivering high quality, safe and efficient work. With strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, you can confidently diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles and equipment. And when the tools are down, you're ready to enjoy your time off in a tropical island paradise.
To be successful, you'll need
* Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical/Marine Mechanical/Diesel fitting or equivalent
* Previous experience of outboard and diesel inboards
* Current C Drivers Licence
* Current PWC and Boat Licence
* If you have a Forklift Licence we would be very impressed
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now
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