About UsJourney Beyond is a national business focused on bringing Australia’s most unique and iconic experiences to life. Our aim is to take guests beyond, to ignite their imagination and to transform the amazing into the breath-taking.Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef,
Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.
Outback Spirit Tours offers a range of unique adventure tours, desert safaris and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Tasmania, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 9 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, camp and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.
The RoleWe are currently seeking a mechanic to focus on both vehicles, vessels and other machinery, who will also assist in generalist maintenance and grounds-work in our stunning Seven Spirit Bay Lodge on the Coburg Peninsula. This role requires you to deliver servicing and maintenance for our premium
Outback Spirit service fleet vehicles, vessels, and equipment. You may also be required to assist with maintaining the buildings and grounds to ensure a pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors and employees.
Key responsibilities include:- Priorities repairs and maintenance in conjunction with the manager to ensure all fleet and vessels can carry out their tour schedule
- Carry preventive maintenance servicing and breakdown repairs for all items of our fleet, vessels, and property maintenance equipment, in a manner that does not disturb guests
- Ensure regular maintenance of prime power generators is carried out when required to ensure the lodge always has reliable power
- Utilise the most efficient and cost-effective means to ensure maintenance requirements are met
- Ensure the quality of work undertaken complies with defined procedures and delivers outcomes consistent with the business plan objectives
- Ensure correct interpretation & compliance with relevant legislation, OST and Journey Beyond policies
RequirementsTo be successful in this position you must have proven experience as a mechanic, with a strong attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise, and have exceptional communication with strong customer skills.
The ideal candidate will have:- Mechanical experience on vehicles
- Mechanical experience on vessels
- Mechanical experience on gensets
- Experience with diesel and ULP motors
- Experience repairing and troubleshooting mechanical and auto electrical equipment
- Proven knowledge of both marine vessels and land operating tour vehicles
- Mechanical trade qualification (petrol and diesel engines)
- Driver’s License (MR/HR preferred)
- Previous experience working remotely
- Strong communication and literacy skills, be diligent coupled with a high attention to detail
- High level of computer proficiency, analytical reporting skills
Benefits- An attractive salary
- Onsite accommodation and meals
- A rare opportunity to live in one of the most spectacular settings
- The opportunity to gain a true appreciation of some culturally significant wilderness
- The amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing tourism business
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Up to 40% discount on Journey Beyond merchandise
If this position interests you, please send through a resume outlining your experience and qualifications.Apply now!
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