Rides mechanical tradesperson-shutdowns

Village Roadshow Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited park entry

Complimentary passes for family/friend

Discounts on food & beverages

Employee benefits app

Team events and rewards

Wellbeing support & EAP

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Village Roadshow Theme Parks is seeking a Rides Mechanical Tradesperson to support shutdowns and major maintenance across Sea World on the Gold Coast. You will perform shutdowns, repairs and upgrades to keep rides safe and reliable, with early starts finishing by early afternoon.

The role requires a Mechanical Trade cert, experience in maintenance and diagnostics, and the ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic schematics. Forklift/EWP tickets are beneficial and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Engineering Cert III Mechanical Trade (or equivalent).
• Post-trade experience desirable.
• Experience in breakdown maintenance and diagnostics.
• Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Forklift licence and EWP ticket beneficial.
• Physically fit for climbing ladders and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Undertake shutdowns and repairs within set timeframes.
• Stock control and deliveries.
• Adhere to OHS procedures for safety.
• Obtain equipment licenses and training as required.
• Complete daily tasks as instructed by the engineering supervisor.
• Suggest improvements to increase departmental efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical trade cert

Breakdown maintenance

Diagnostics

Hydraulic schematics

Pneumatic schematics

Welding

Fabrication

Forklift licence

EWP ticket

Working at heights

Digital maintenance systems

Autonomous work

Education

Engineering Cert III Mechanical Trade

Tools

None

Job description

Rides Mechanical Tradesperson - Shutdowns

$49.29 per hour | Full Time
Day shift (5am to 3pm) Monday to Thursday
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

From major ride maintenance to planned upgrades and refurbishments, you'll play a key role in keeping Sea World's attractions running at their best. Best of all, you'll enjoy early starts and early finishes (typically 5:00am to 3:00pm, based on business requirements), leaving plenty of time to enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle, spend time with family/friends or recharge.

Key Responsibilities

Keep the rides rolling, and switch on the fun, one ride at a time! You'll be:

• Undertake various shutdowns and repairs within set timeframes
• Stock control and deliveries
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by adhering to OHS procedures
• Obtain equipment licenses and undertaking training as required
• Complete daily tasks as instructed by the engineering supervisor
• Suggest improvements in work procedures in order to increase efficiency within the department

What We're Looking For

A passionate maintenance tradesperson with professional dedication to keeping rides safe and reliable.

You'll bring:

• A minimum Engineering Cert III Mechanical Trade - level certificate.
• Post trade experience desirable
• Experience in breakdown maintenance and diagnostics
• Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Welding and fabrication skills would be highly regarded
• Forklift license and EWP ticket beneficial
• Physical fitness to enable the climbing of ladders and stairs
• Comfortable working at heights up to 60m
• Ability to work autonomously without constant supervision
• Experience with digital Maintenance systems

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet'nWild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn't just a job, it's being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You'll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone's unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.