Electrician & Maintenance Person

About us

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 modern, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at three islands, one airport and two mainland ports. Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reef suites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises to our sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’ s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a QLD certified Electrician and general Maintenance person to join the Maintenance team on a Permanent Full Time basis. This role will be based at our Workshop in Airlie Beach working Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, this role assists in the maintenance team in conducting general repairs and maintenance across our facilities at Loop Road, Port of Airlie Terminal and associated assets as required.

About You

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Test and tag of all onboard and shore-based facilities electrical equipment. Annual RCD and continuity checks. Insulation Resistance “Megger” Testing.
• Be proactive, construct work lists and then ensure the works are completed.
• Accurately maintain logs and work orders through to job completion and sign off.
• Adherence with SOPS, Marine Memos, operational procedures and WHS requirements
• Follow the scheduled maintenance program for all electrical, safety equipment on a regular basis on the vessels, tenders, pontoon, etc.
• Interactive use of HELM (Asset Management System) and assist in upkeep of maintenance electrical and shore requests.

Requirements

• QLD Electrical License with proven experience in a commercial/industrial/marine environment

• Handyman/maintenance experience.
• HLTAID 011 Provide First Aid & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• 5 plus years of electrical system knowledge as well as installations, focusing on marine.
• Additional trade experience/ qualification a plus

Benefits

What We Offer

• Go home every night and work a Mon-Fri roster with every weekend off!
• General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar
• 50% off the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Application close on 26 May 2024.