Trades Assistant

Hamilton Island; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful Australian island is seeking a Trades Assistant to support skilled tradespeople. Enjoy a vibrant island lifestyle while maintaining essential systems. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, a current manual driver’s license, and tyre experience. Join a close-knit team and thrive in a dynamic environment with excellent work-life balance and perks.

Benefits

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounts on dining and activities

Ferry concessions

Qualifications

• Current manual driver's licence is essential.
• Tyre experience is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar trade or maintenance support role is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with daily tasks for efficient workflow.
• Perform general labouring duties across workshop and project sites.
• Support vehicle servicing and repairs as directed.
• Collect and deliver parts and materials as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Accurately record and process all labour hours and materials.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong attention to detail

Commitment to safety

Tools

Forklift

Job description

TRADES ASSISTANT – Hamilton Island

Are you ready to take the next step in your trade career in one of Australia’s most iconic destinations? Dreaming of better work-life balance, surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature and palm trees – instead of traffic or long commutes?

Join the Hamilton Island team as a Trades Assistant and support our skilled tradespeople in maintaining and repairing the essential systems that keep the island running smoothly. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn, grow and enjoy an unbeatable island lifestyle.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Maintain work-life balance - enjoy a lifestyle where your downtime feels like a holiday
• Work with a skilled, close-knit team - be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
• Live in paradise - enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
• Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to - fly direct from major cities

Where you’ll make an impact

• Assist qualified tradespeople with daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow and quality outcomes
• Perform general labouring duties across workshop and project sites
• Support vehicle servicing and repairs as directed
• Collect and deliver parts and materials as required
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
• Accurately record and process all labour hours, materials and job information

What we’re looking for

You’re proactive, hands-on and eager to contribute to a professional maintenance team. You take pride in your work, follow safety procedures carefully, and are always ready to lend a hand where needed. Whether you’re developing your trade skills or bringing prior experience, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment.

To be successful, you’ll need

• Current manual driver’s licence (Essential)
• Tyre experience (Essential)
• Forklift licence (Preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar trade or maintenance support role (highly regarded)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!