Job Description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

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, Reefsuites, 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. Headquarters 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; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cruise Whitsundays are seeking Marine Vessel Engineer's (MED 1) to join the team on a permanent full time basis.

Offering a unique lifestyle roster based out of Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays. Working 4 days one week and 3 the next where you never work a full weekend!​ 

This is a hands-on position which oversees, through relevant procedures, the safe mechanical operations of vessels ensuring all repairs are conducted safely and efficiently.

What you will be doing?

• Perform daily engine and machinery checks on assigned vessels
• Alongside the Master, management and safe operations of the vessel in accordance with policies and procedures
• Diagnose system problems as and when they occur
• Ensure all maintenance requirements and ramifications are recorded
• Coordinate and maintain effective vessel preventative maintenance programs
• Accurately maintain logs and work orders through to job completion and sign off
• Assist with securing vessels at the various marinas and island jetties
• Be involved in safety drill practices as required by the Master
• Assist with guest experience duties including meeting and greeting of guests

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team with excellent communication and problem solving skills. You will have demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Marine Engineer preferably within the Marine Tourism industry.

Requirements

• AMSA accredited or certificate of recognition of Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC (MED1)

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• HLTAID015 Advance Oxygen Therapy

• Responsible Service of Alcohol (QLD)

• National Police Clearance

• Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided
• Annual retention bonus and increase rate of pay after 2 years of employment
• Generous 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
• Up to 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar
• Up to 50% off the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

_ Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now! _

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