Operations Assistant

Moama on Murray Houseboats; Moama; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Moama on Murray Houseboats is seeking a practical, hands-on maintenance and guest-services team member to care for boats, outboards and on-site facilities. You’ll participate in repairs, building projects and day-to-day operations with training provided and a friendly team on the Murray River.

The role blends mechanical work with customer service, welcoming guests and assisting with boat launches, orientations and upkeep of equipment. Opportunities to grow practical skills are available.

Qualifications

• Practical ability and hands-on problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Solid reliability and punctuality for varied daily duties.
• Background in basic mechanical, building or maintenance work.
• Interest in developing practical skills on the Murray River.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining houseboats, outboards, generators and other machinery.
• Assisting with building repairs, welding, renovations and upgrades.
• Preparing boats and equipment for guest arrivals.
• Welcoming guests, conducting boat orientations and resolving problems.
• Maintaining trailers, vehicles, workboats and other equipment.
• Participating in after-hours and weekend on-call roster.
• Assisting with boat construction, projects and general operations.

Skills

Practical ability

Initiative

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Welding & fabricating

General mechanical skills

Job description

This is a varied role involving houseboat maintenance, repairs, building projects and guest service at Moama on Murray Houseboats, a premier Murray River tourism business. We particularly welcome applicants with strong practical ability, initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn. Training can be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining houseboats, outboards, generators and other machinery
• Assisting with building repairs, welding, renovations and upgrades
• Preparing boats and equipment for guest arrivals
• Welcoming guests, conducting boat orientations and resolving problems
• Maintaining trailers, vehicles, workboats and other business equipment
• Participating in the after-hours and weekend on-call roster
• Assisting with boat construction, projects and general operations

About you

• Practical ability, initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn
• Prepared to work independently and as part of a team
• General mechanical, building, welding or maintenance skills welcomed
• Varied, hands-on work in a unique Murray River tourism business
• A friendly team environment with scope to use your initiative
• Opportunities to develop your practical skills
• Remuneration and role negotiable based on skills and experience

About us

Moama on Murray Houseboats is a Premier Murray River tourism business operating 7 days a week with Mondays and Fridays generally the busiest days with Boat returns and departures.