At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs at a stunning beach resort.
- Company: Join SeaLink K'gari, a leader in marine and tourism experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, accommodation, and discounts while living on a beautiful island.
- Other info: Perfect for those seeking adventure and career growth in a unique location.
- Why this job: Experience paradise while using your skills in a vibrant team.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification and maintenance experience preferred.
Affordable Island Living including accommodation, 3 daily staff meals, utilities and Wi-Fi.
$1000 Annual SeaLink employee travel allowance.
25% off resort dining, retail and spa.
Free Island 4WD bus tours.
Free walk on ferry transfers to and from the island.
Access to the resort pool and staff gym.
The Opportunity
We're searching for an experienced Handyperson to join our Maintenance team at K'gari Beach Resort, on K'gari (Fraser Island). Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will undertake preventative and repair maintenance of resort infrastructure and keeping of the grounds. This role requires an eye for detail, ability to work unsupervised, utilisation of power tools, multi-tasking and application of workplace health and safety. Our ideal candidate has a trade qualification with previous resort/hotel experience.
This is a permanent part-time position working across a broad rostering system of up to 76 hours a fortnight. If you're ready for a sea change and are excited to bring your skills to this tropical paradise, where you work and live at K'gari Beach Resort then we want to hear from you!
Skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
- Strong safety focus and experience working in a similar role; ability to work unsupervised.
- Diverse repairs and maintenance experience (resort/hotel maintenance highly regarded).
- Hold an unrestricted Drivers Licence.
About Us
K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be?
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Living and working in paradise... we can't think of anything better!
Visa Applicants:
If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 6 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location.
All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Handyperson employer: Kelsian Group
SeaLink Marine and Tourism offers an exceptional work environment for the Marine Maintenance Lead, with a strong focus on teamwork and professional development. Located in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values safety and compliance while providing opportunities for growth within the Kelsian Group. The role not only allows you to lead a dedicated team but also to contribute to the maintenance of vital marine infrastructure in a stunning coastal setting.
