AddressAbout us
Aussie World, nestled in the lively Sunshine Coast of Queensland, stands as a prominent tourism hub. Boasting a variety of family-friendly attractions such as thrilling rides and attractions, a distinctive retail village, and the iconic Banana Bender Pub, we are a cornerstone of entertainment in the region.
We're presently on the lookout for a proficient Rides Maintenance Manager with solid management skills, ideally from manufacturing or farming sectors, to lead and strengthen our Rides Engineering team. This role demands excellent problem-solving abilities, making it a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant Aussie World community and play a key role in our continued success.
About your new role
As the Rides Maintenance Manager, you'll be instrumental in developing, implementing, and overseeing procedures and schedules for inspection, repair, and maintenance of all rides and attractions. You'll lead a team, drive strategic initiatives for downtime reduction, and ensure operational readiness while maintaining high guest service satisfaction. Your leadership will contribute to the achievement of departmental and company goals, ensuring world-class recognition in safety and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage routine preventative maintenance and associated expenses, including engaging contractors and conducting third-party inspections
- Lead strategic initiatives to reduce downtime and improve operational readiness, ensuring high guest service satisfaction
- Set strategic direction for the department, prioritising important and urgent tasks.
- Develop, implement, and monitor procedures for maintenance, checks, and repairs of rides and attractions.
- Plan and schedule routine work while minimising operational disruption during breakdowns.
- Oversee maintenance operations and ensure adequate spare parts inventory levels.
- Maintain the highest safety standards for guests and team members, achieving world-class recognition.
- Analyse equipment failures and recommend repair/re-design actions in collaboration with OEM and Technical Advisor.
- Ensure compliance with ride OEM requirements, company policies, and health and safety regulations.
- Utilise CMMS system to enhance maintenance practices and provide input for process improvement.
About you:
To be successful you should have:
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.
- Minimum 3 years in a management position in a maintenance department.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the maintenance field.
- Amusement and theme park experience is beneficial.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
Additional qualifications required
- White card general construction induction card
- Current manual drivers licence
Additional qualifications that would be an advantage are as follows (however we will provide training)
- Forklift Licence
- EWP Licence
- Working at Heights Ticket
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Confined space
Awesome Benefits of Working at Aussie World:
- Salary range is commensurate with your experience.
- Free tickets for you and your family to enter Aussie World! (after completion of your 3 month probation)
- Discounts on food, beverages and merchandise at both Aussie World and The Banana Bender Pub!
Applications
If you're ready to make a real impact and ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests, click on Apply Now!
Join us in creating unforgettable memories and experiences! Aussie World is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
