Maintenance Officers | Outback Spirit Tours

Journey Beyond

Darwin, NT
Contract
Full-time

23 days ago
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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 permanent and seasonal maintenance staff in our various camps and lodges across northern WA, NT and Far North QLD. This role requires you to maintain the buildings, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring a pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors and employees. You will be responsible for undertaking general repairs and maintenance as well as preventative maintenance in a manner that does not disturb guests.Some Lodges require mechanical experience where the role is hybrid maintenance/mechanic.Key responsibilities include:

Maintain buildings, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring a pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors, and employees.
Action repairs and maintenance according to priority
Utilise the most efficient and cost-effective means to ensure maintenance requirements are met
Assist with repairs, service, and maintenance of the fleet
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
Negotiate with suppliers for provision of service & materials required
Ensure all required data, work scheduling and purchase orders are maintained and updated into the relevant systems in a timely and accurate manner

RequirementsTo be successful in this position you must have attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise and have exceptional communication with strong customer skills. You must have general technical knowledge and experience and good sound knowledge of safety regulations with an understanding of relevant building codes.The ideal candidate will have:

Trade qualifications (preferred but not essential, specifically electrical, refrigeration, carpentry/building)
Experience repairing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment
Driver’s License (MR preferred)
Previous experience working remotely
Strong communication and literacy skills, be diligent coupled with a high attention to detail
Forklift Operators License
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!

Journey Beyond