Shore Based Engineer - Shipwright

Journey Beyond

Airlie Beach

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond旅行

Study Assistance Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Discounts at Cruise Café & Bar

Discounts at the bar on board vessels

Free public transport

Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Job summary

Cruise Whitsundays, part of Journey Beyond, seeks a full-time Shore Based Engineer - Shipwright to join the maintenance team in Airlie Beach. You will perform shipwright repairs on vessels and pontoons, install equipment such as masts and decking, and support maintenance planning in a fast-paced marine environment.

The role requires hands-on boat-building skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

HLTAID011 first aid & CPR certification
Working at heights competency
Forklift licence (desirable)
Working in confined spaces (desirable)
Experience in high-speed vessel maintenance and shipwright tasks
Ability to perform boat-building material work (fibreglass) and repairs

Responsibilities

Perform fabrication work as per scheduled maintenance and rectification tasks
Undertake general shipwright repairs to vessel fabric and structure
Plan works to maintain and enhance vessel internal/external fabric
Maintain HELM and related work orders through to completion and sign-off
Adhere to SOPs, marine memos, procedures and WHS requirements
Remain adaptable and able to work autonomously

Skills

Shipwright experience

Outdoors work

Maintenance planning

MS maintenance software

Communication skills

Education

Marine trade qualification / Shipwright certificate

Tools

Maintenance management software

Tablets & mobile devices

Job description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Cruise Whitsundays

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 modern, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at three islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises to our sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquarters in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Shore Based Engineer - Shipwright to join our Shore Based Maintenance Team. Reporting to Maintenance Manager Operations, the Shore Based Shipwright assists in the maintenance of vessels, pontoon, vehicles, tenders. The Shipwright will work on repairs of vessel and pontoon structures, installation of various types of equipment such as, masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment. You will also require the ability to perform a wide variety of shipwright repair tasks using boat building materials such as fibreglass.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform fabrication work in accordance with scheduled maintenance and rectification works
Undertake general shipwright repairs to vessel fabric and structure
Proactive in the planning of works to maintain and enhance vessel internal/external fabric maintenance
Accurately maintain HELM and associated work orders/tasks through to job completion and sign off.
Adherence with SOPS, Marine Memos, operation procedures and WHS requirements
Remain adaptable and acceptable to change while working autonomously

About you

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable with working outdoors in various weather conditions. Have proven ability in boat building and general shipwright ship repair tasks. A proactive approach to identifying and remedying any onboard issues with the vessels and a keen eye for detail are essential.

To be successful in this role you will be someone who has:

Experience within high-speed vessel and the requirements for presentation
High level of marine knowledge as well as installations
Experience in conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures
Excellent ability to manage time, priorities to meet deadlines with strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills
Intermediate computer (including tablets) literacy with experience using maintenance management software and data entry
A strong work ethic where any job that needs doing will get done well

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