Apprentice - Marine Mechanic

Sealink South East Queensland; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised trade credential

Mentoring from marine professionals

Excellent working conditions

Career development opportunities

Exposure to diverse fleet

Job summary

SeaLink South East Queensland in Cleveland, QLD is offering a full-time Marine Mechanic Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing a diverse vessel fleet, with mentorship and study to complete a Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31520).

Working with our experienced maintenance team, you’ll learn servicing, diagnostics, safety practices, and how to operate modern diesel marine systems on onboard and land-based tasks, progressing toward a

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in mechanical, diesel, automotive or marine industries.
• Willing to learn and commit to work and study (TAFE QLD).
• Mechanical aptitude and curiosity about how things work.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and general mechanical repairs on vessels and equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify marine mechanical and engineering issues.
• Safely use hand tools, workshop equipment, and diagnostic technology.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and industry best practice.
• Work with modern diesel engine and marine technology systems.
• Complete and apply the learning required to achieve your trade qualification.
• Maintain vessels and equipment to high safety and operational standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Year 10 or Year 12 (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Train as a Marine Mechanic

Based in Cleveland, QLD

About the Role

SeaLink South East Queensland is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to commence a full-time Marine Mechanic Apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in the maritime industry while receiving ongoing mentoring, hands‑on training, and support to complete a Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31520).

Working alongside our experienced maintenance team, you will gain practical skills in the maintenance, servicing and repair of a diverse fleet of vessels. The role includes both onboard and land‑based work and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

You will learn to:

• Carry out servicing and general mechanical repairs on a range of vessels and equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify marine mechanical and engineering issues
• Safely use hand tools, workshop equipment, and diagnostic technology
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and industry best practice
• Work with modern diesel engine and marine technology systems
• Complete and apply the learning required to achieve your trade qualification
• Maintain vessels and equipment to the highest operational and safety standards
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in mechanical, diesel, automotive or marine industries
• A strong willingness to learn and commit to both work and study (TAFE QLD) requirements
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in how things work
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic operational environment
• The ability to work both onboard vessels and in workshop environments
• Current driver's licence
• Completion of Year 10 or Year 12 (preferred)
• Previous experience using hand tools or undertaking mechanical activities (preferred but not essential)
• Previous mechanical work experience (preferred but not essential)
  

We Can Offer You

• A nationally recognised trade qualification
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced marine industry professionals
• Excellent working conditions within a supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow and develop a long-term career in the maritime industry
• Exposure to a diverse fleet and a broad range of mechanical systems
• Career development and advancement opportunities upon successful completion of your apprenticeship

About Us

SeaLink South East Queensland is the largest marine operator in Moreton Bay operating vehicle and passenger ferry services to Straddie, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and the Moggill Ferry.

SeaLink South East Queensland is part of SeaLink and provides safe and reliable marine transport services, connecting people and communities to destinations across Australia for work, education, essential services, and leisure. Operating routes to Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, North Stradbroke Island, the Bay Islands, Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and along the Brisbane River and in Gladstone, SeaLink plays a vital role in keeping communities connected. We are passionate about bringing people together, sharing experiences and creating memories.

SeaLink, 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. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

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. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.