Mechanic-Triple J

Discovery-Resorts; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free furnished accommodation

Pet-friendly accommodation

Remote living in Kimberley

Job summary

Discovery-Resorts in Australia’s Kimberley region seeks an experienced mechanic to take ownership of a fully equipped workshop and keep our fleet operating safely.

You will service light vehicles, heavy diesel engines and marine vessels across a diverse fleet, with remote living in a spectacular location and on-site furnished accommodation. This role offers variety, problem solving, and a rewarding career in tourism operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Marine Mechanical Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• 2–3 years' experience servicing and maintaining heavy diesel vehicles, marine engines, and light vehicles.
• Current MR license and unrestricted manual driver’s license.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining fleet records and workshop documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs across light vehicles, heavy diesel equipment and marine engines.
• Conduct pre-departure inspections on vessels and vehicles.
• Manage fleet maintenance schedules and workbooks for accuracy.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Install, upgrade and repair motors and mechanical components.
• Maintain workshop inventory and order parts.
• Ensure all maintenance complies with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with skippers, drivers and operations teams to keep tours running smoothly.
• Take ownership of the workshop and improve systems and processes.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Fleet maintenance

Workshop documentation

Inventory management

Parts ordering

Pre-departure inspections

Education

Automotive trade cert

Heavy vehicle cert

Marine tech cert

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About Us

G'day Group

G'day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 100 properties across Australia's most stunning destinations. We bring people, places, and communities closer together through unforgettable travel experiences.

Triple J Tours

Experience the wonders of the Kimberley with Triple J Tours. Operating across one of Australia's most spectacular and remote regions, we provide unique marine and touring experiences through ancient landscapes, pristine waterways, and culturally significant destinations.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced and adaptable Mechanic to take ownership of our fully equipped workshop and play a vital role in keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

This is far more than a traditional workshop role. You'll work across a diverse fleet that includes:

• Commercial tour vessels
• Private support vessels
• Marine outboard motors
• 4WD vehicles and utes
• Road coaches
• Forklifts and plant equipment
• Workshop machinery and operational equipment

You'll be the go-to mechanical expert, taking pride in maintaining the fleet, managing workshop inventory and parts, and ensuring vehicles and vessels are ready for daily operations.

Living and working in the Kimberley means no two days are the same. If you're someone who enjoys variety, solving problems, and learning new skills, this is an opportunity to build a unique and rewarding career while enjoying an incredible lifestyle.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing servicing, maintenance and repairs across light vehicles, heavy diesel equipment and marine engines.
• Conducting pre-departure inspections on vessels and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
• Managing fleet maintenance schedules and workbooks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and technical issues using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Installing, upgrading and repairing motors and mechanical components.
• Maintaining workshop inventory, ordering parts and managing stock levels.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with skippers, drivers and operational teams to keep tours running smoothly.
• Taking ownership of the workshop and continually improving systems and processes.

What You'll Bring

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Marine Mechanical Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience servicing and maintaining a combination of:
• Heavy diesel vehicles
• Marine engines and vessels
• Light vehicles and 4WDs
• Current MR (Medium Rigid) License.
• Current unrestricted Manual Driver's License.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining fleet records and workshop documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work across a diverse range of equipment.

The Person We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• An adaptable all-rounder who enjoys learning new things.
• Comfortable stepping outside your trade specialty when needed.
• Resourceful and capable of solving problems independently.
• Someone who takes pride in their work and workshop environment.
• Physically fit and willing to be hands-on.
• Motivated by challenges and variety rather than routine.
• Looking for a lifestyle change and an opportunity to work in an extraordinary location.

Benefits

• Live and work in one of Australia's most spectacular regions.
• Run your own workshop and take ownership of a critical part of the business.
• Enjoy a varied role across marine, heavy diesel and light vehicle mechanics.
• Work alongside passionate tourism professionals.
• Free furnished accommodation provided on site.
• Pet-friendly accommodation available for suitable pets.
• No on-call requirements.

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working in the Kimberley Region, WA. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Groupoffers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.