Administration And Trades Assistant

• Green Island Resort   
• Located on Green Island (27km offshore from Cairns, Queensland)
• Hourly rate from $24.87 plus applicable penalties and allowances 
  • Free daily returns to the Island from the Cairns pier 
  • Furnished accommodation for 2 night stay over 
  • All meals prepared and provided by quality hospitality professionals  
  • Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep 

About the roles

We currently have two ongoing positions available within our Engineering Team at Green Island. 

Administration/Trades Assistant x 1 permanent part time 

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will work as part of a team predominantly assisting with administration related tasks within the team as well as providing some assistance with maintenance and repair related tasks across the island. 

This role require a daily commute from Cairns to Green Island. 

Responsibilities may include:  

• Coordinating maintenance activities, including scheduling repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections through job management and Microsoft software.
• Maintaining inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ordering necessary supplies to ensure availability.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment maintenance history, inspection reports, and repair logs.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements by documenting inspections and repairs.

Trades Assistant x 1 permanent part time

Reporting to the Engineering Manager this is a hands-on role working as part of a team assisting with various tasks essential for maintenance or repair projects on the island. 

This role requires a daily commute from Cairns to Green Island with a minimum two night stay over on the island.   Furnished accommodation and meals are provided for nights on the island. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Material handling, equipment setup and preparation of work areas. 
• Repairing damaged or worn structures, such as replacing rotted wood, fixing loose joints, or patching holes.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as resealing joints, lubricating hinges, or replacing hardware.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition, including cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating.
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks across the island.
• Maintaining outdoor areas, landscaping, and grounds surrounding buildings or facilities.
• Performing tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming bushes, clearing debris, and applying pesticides or fertilizers as needed.

Benefits 

• Stability in a long-established business proud of their inclusive culture and working environment 
• Discounted boat tours and cruises for your family and friends
• Discounted diving tours in Cairns and Port Douglas 
• Corporate discounts on private health
• A wide range of special discounts with our industry partners and goods suppliers

To be on the forefront for this opportunity, you will:

• Have experience in the safe operation of hand and power tools
• Have a current driver’s licence
• Be energetic, team-focused with a can-do attitude
• Have previous experience with a Trades Assistant role (not essential but highly regarded)
• Have a forklift licence (not essential but highly regarded)

About Green Island Resort 

Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay situated in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is an iconic tourist destination popular with international and domestic day visitors and is home to the eco-sensitive Green Island Resort.

Green Island Resort is part of the multi-award winning Quicksilver Group. With just 46 rooms, the 4 Star Green Island Resort offers a unique reef and rainforest environment, complemented with the luxuries of an island resort. When the last day visitor ferry departs to the mainland, the island becomes an exclusive retreat. The Resort also manages the island’s day visitor facilities, restaurant and food outlets.

We are a close team and pride ourselves on first class customer service providing a quality and memorable experience for our island guests. A small community of Resort staff live on the island, with other positions commuting daily from nearby Cairns on a fast 45 minute catamaran journey.

Applications close:  5:00pm, 23 April 2024