Shore Based Engineer - Shipwright

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

About Cruise Whitsundays

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

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. 

The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.

Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.

Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Shore Based Engineer - Shipwright to join our Shore Based Maintenance Team. Reporting to Maintenance Manager Operations, the Shore Based Shipwright assists in the maintenance of vessels, pontoon, vehicles, tenders. The Shipwright will work on repairs of vessel and pontoon structures, installation of various types of equipment such as, masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment. You will also require the ability to perform a wide variety of shipwright repair tasks using boat building materials such as fibreglass.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform fabrication work in accordance with scheduled maintenance and rectification works
• Undertake general shipwright repairs to vessel fabric and structure
• Proactive in the planning of works to maintain and enhance vessel internal/external fabric maintenance
• Accurately maintain HELM and associated work orders/tasks through to job completion and sign off.
• Adherence with SOPS, Marine Memos, operation procedures and WHS requirements
• Remain adaptable and acceptable to change while working autonomously

About you

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable with working outdoors in various weather conditions. Have proven ability in boat building and general shipwright ship repair tasks. A proactive approach to identifying and remedying any onboard issues with the vessels and a keen eye for detail are essential.

To be successful in this role you will be someone who has:

• Experience within high-speed vessel and the requirements for presentation
• High level of marine knowledge as well as installations
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures
• Excellent ability to manage time, priorities to meet deadlines with strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer (including tablets) literacy with experience using maintenance management software and data entry
• A strong work ethic where any job that needs doing will get done well

• Open manual Drivers Licence
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Working at heights
• Forklift Licence (desirable)
• Working in confined spaces (desirable)

• 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
• Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
• Discounts at the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Applications will be processed in the order they are received, so don’t delay, apply now!