Mechanic

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Dining discounts

Ferry concessions

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD is seeking an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic for a sea-change opportunity. You will join a busy workshop and perform general maintenance and repairs to all vehicles and golf buggies, contributing to a safe, reliable island transport fleet.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you’ll work with a supportive team and enjoy a laid-back island lifestyle with a 9-day roster and subsidised furnished staff accommodation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified mechanic with proven maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing small engines and vehicles is preferred.
• Forklift licence is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all vehicles, equipment and golf buggies in a timely manner.
• Prioritise and attend to urgent repairs as needed.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment and secure tools.

Skills

Trade qualified mechanic

Forklift Licence

Driver licence

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work-life balance, out of 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 aMechanic and enjoy a rewarding, long-term career in one of Australia’s most iconic holiday destinations.

Reporting to our Workshop Manager, your role will see you carry out general maintenance and repairs of all vehicles, equipment and Golf buggies onHamilton Island. Whether you're already living locally or ready for a sea change, this is a chance to bring your skills to a unique environment and build a lifestyle most people only dream about.

MECHANIC - Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work-life balance, out of 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 aMechanic and enjoy a rewarding, long-term career in one of Australia’s most iconic holiday destinations.

Reporting to our Workshop Manager, your role will see you carry out general maintenance and repairs of all vehicles, equipment and Golf buggies onHamilton Island. Whether you're already living locally or ready for a sea change, this is a chance to bring your skills to a unique environment and build a lifestyle 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 vehicles and equipment are maintained and repaired on a timely basis
• 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

• Trade qualified mechanic
• Open/unrestricted manual driver licence
• Experience in maintenance and general repairs - small engines and vehicles
• Previous experience in maintaining and repairing golf buggies desirable
• 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.