Remote Lodge Mechanic: Fleet & Gear Maintenance

Journey Beyond; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation and meals

Discounts on Journey Beyond travel

Employee Referral Program

Discounts on private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Journey Beyond’s Outback Spirit Tours is seeking an experienced Lodge Mechanic for Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge. This live-in role ensures vehicles, vessels, machinery and infrastructure run safely and reliably, with accommodation and meals provided in a remarkable remote environment.

You’ll lead preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across a varied fleet, working closely with lodge management to keep operations smooth for guests in one of Australia’s most remote regions.

Qualifications

• A relevant mechanical trade qualification with experience across petrol and diesel engines.
• Experience maintaining and repairing marine vessels and outboard motors (highly regarded).
• Experience with generators and other remote-site equipment (highly regarded).
• Strong mechanical and auto-electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence, with MR or HR licence preferred.
• A Forklift Licence.
• Previous experience working in remote locations or similarly self-sufficient environments.
• Strong communication and literacy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to assist across broader lodge operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Work with lodge management to prioritise and coordinate repairs and maintenance, ensuring vehicles, vessels and equipment are operational when required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, fault finding and breakdown repairs across lodge vehicles, vessels, machinery and property maintenance equipment.
• Maintain and service prime power generators and other essential lodge infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and auto-electrical faults.
• Respond efficiently to unexpected breakdowns and operational maintenance requirements in a remote environment.
• Use practical and cost-effective maintenance solutions while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Support the broader lodge team as required to contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the property.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Auto-electrical fault-finding

Generator maintenance

Remote-site experience

Forklift licence

Driver’s licence (MR/HR preferred)

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Generators

Marine vessels

Outboard motors

Remote-site equipment

Job description

Journey Beyond’s Outback Spirit Tours is seeking an experienced Lodge Mechanic for Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge. This live-in role ensures vehicles, vessels, machinery and infrastructure run safely and reliably, with accommodation and meals provided in a remarkable remote environment.

You’ll lead preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across a varied fleet, working closely with lodge management to keep operations smooth for guests in one of Australia’s most remote regions.