Electrician (Train Technician) | Rail

About Us

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort.

 Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland.  GSR is part of the Journey Beyond Group, a dynamic experience based tourism business focussed on sharing the special places in which it operates and creating and shaping lasting memories for all its guests.  Proudly, we are one of the largest growing businesses in the country and our aim is simple – to take our guests beyond, to ignite their imagination and to transform amazing into breathtaking.

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

·         Ensure the effective and safe operation of all electrical and mechanical systems and components on the trains.

·        Manage and maintain the power generation units, to ensure optimum operational efficiency.

·        Conduct regular patrols of the train to monitor equipment.

·        Record all maintenance and repair work performed, and follow up on repairs that required further action.

·        Submit detailed trip report to manager.

·        Perform inspections of train at various locations.

·        Perform duties at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal where required.

About You

This successful applicant will require a current and recognised Trade Qualification as Electrical Trades-person, Senior First Aid Certificate and Safe working Qualifications or is willing to obtain Safe working Qualifications. Experience across various maintenance activities is high desirable, with knowledge and experience of power generation, electrical, air-conditioning systems and mechanical systems. This position is physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time and in confined spaces.

What We Offer

·        General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences

·        An attractive salary

·        Study Assistance Policy

·        A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments

·        Employee Referral Policy

·        Private Health discounts

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise

·        Parental Leave Program

·        Purchased Leave Policy

 Apply now. Join us!