Trades Assistant

Hamilton Island Weddings; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Rent deducted pre-tax

Island living environment

Access to exclusive discounts

Supportive workshop team

Job summary

Hamilton Island invites applications for a Trade Assistant to support the Vehicle Workshop team with day-to-day servicing, repairs and general workshop tasks. You will assist with vehicle maintenance, tyre changes, parts collection and deliveries, while keeping the workspace clean, safe and well-documented.

Ideal candidates are practical, reliable and enjoy hands‑on work in a busy environment. Previous workshop or trade‑assistant experience is valuable, but attitude and willingness to contribute

Qualifications

• A current open manual driver licence.
• Experience changing tyres.
• Safety-focused attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A forklift licence would be highly regarded.
• Previous workshop, automotive or trade-assistant experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Change tyres and support other workshop tasks.
• Perform general labouring duties safely and efficiently.
• Collect and deliver parts, materials and equipment as required.
• Keep the workshop and job sites clean, safe and organised.
• Record labour hours, materials and job information accurately.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Manual driver licence

Tyre changing

Safety-focused

Physical work

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift licence

Workshop/automotive experience

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

TRADE ASSISTANT – Hamilton Island Vehicle Workshop

Hamilton Island is seeking a reliable and hands-on Trade Assistant to join our skilled Vehicle Workshop team.

Working alongside qualified mechanics and tradespeople, you’ll provide practical support across vehicle servicing, repairs and general workshop operations. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with vehicles, takes pride in maintaining a safe and organised workspace and is willing to help wherever needed.

Whether you’re looking to relocate to Hamilton Island or commute from Airlie Beach, this is an opportunity to build your experience while working in one of Australia’s most unique destinations.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Work with a skilled team – gain experience supporting qualified mechanics and tradespeople
• Enjoy island living – access subsidised staff accommodation, with rent deducted pre-tax
• Commute from the mainland – the option to travel daily from Airlie Beach
• Access exclusive benefits – enjoy discounts on restaurants, activities, travel and more
• Join a supportive workplace – become part of a close-knit and collaborative workshop team

Your Role

As Trade Assistant, you’ll support the Vehicle Workshop team with day-to-day servicing, repairs and general workshop activities.

You’ll assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance, tyre changes, parts collection and deliveries while helping ensure the workshop remains clean, safe and organised. You’ll also accurately record labour, materials and job information to support efficient workshop operations.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Assist qualified tradespeople with vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Change tyres and support other general workshop tasks
• Perform general labouring duties safely and efficiently
• Collect and deliver parts, materials and equipment as required
• Keep the workshop, work areas and job sites clean, safe and organised
• Assist with the safe handling, storage and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Accurately record labour hours, materials and job information
• Follow workplace procedures and safety requirements
• Support the wider workshop team as operational priorities change

What we’re looking for

You are reliable, practical and comfortable working in a busy workshop environment. You enjoy hands-on work, take direction well and are willing to support the team across a variety of tasks.

You bring a safety-focused attitude, strong attention to detail and pride in completing work to a high standard. Previous workshop, automotive or trade-assistant experience will be valuable, but your attitude and willingness to contribute are equally important.

To be successful, you’ll need

• A current open manual driver licence
• Experience changing tyres
• A reliable, flexible and safety-focused approach
• The ability to perform physical and manual tasks
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience in a workshop, automotive or trade-assistant position would be advantageous
• A current forklift licence would be highly regarded

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.