Mechanics Wanted

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia FNQ Workforce Management Solutions Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About us

Nowland Engineering is Burketown's one stop shop offering a range of products and services to the local and regional community as well as seasonal tourist customers. These products and services include such things as:

  • General retail outlet providing automotive parts and consumables, food, snacks, general hardware and gardening supplies.
  • Bait, tackle & ice.
  • Fuel, LPG & other gases.
  • Aviation refueling.
  • Mechanical repairs & servicing.

About Burketown?

Situated between Savannah grasslands and the vast saltpans of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Burketown nestles beside the picturesque Albert River, some 200km by road from Normanton and approximately 900km west of Cairns.

Burketown offers a relaxed small country town vibe with genuine cultural experiences connecting you with aboriginal people and culture. The local community prides itself in being able to offer fantastic fishing and hunting experiences as well as nature walks and photography including photographing birds such as the threatened Sarus Crane.

About the Opportunities

We are looking to employ two trade qualified mechanics to deliver a professional service to the Burketown community. Positions available include:

  1. Workshop Supervisor - This is a hands-on position requiring the successful applicant to be "on the tools" while supervising staff and fulfilling day-to-day ordering and administration tasks relevant to workshop operations.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate experience leading and achieving quality service delivery outcomes in a similar position. Alternately, you are trade qualified and are looking to step up into a supervisory position and can demonstrate the necessary leadership, communication and customer service skills required to be successful in the position.

  1. Mechanic – Sound trade skills with a breadth of mechanical knowledge suitable for a remote community workshop.

Although not essential, applicants with a HR truck license, Dangerous Goods license, Forklift ticket and experience working in indigenous communities will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you

Subject to relevant qualifications and experience the following salary and benefits are on offer:

  • Fishing & hunting Burketown is the BARRAMUNDI capital of Australia
  • Birdwatching. One of the best places in Australia
  • Employer provided accommodation.
  • Competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • 5 weeks annual leave.
  • 2 return flights to Cairns per year.
  • A great opportunity to save money while experiencing life in the Gulf country.
  • Full time, permanent employment opportunity.

How to Apply

If you have an affinity for living, working, and playing in the outback and take pride in the quality of your workmanship, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for the job through the SEEK portal.

For more information or a copy of the relevant Position Description please contact Jason on or via email at at your earliest convenience.

Position closes 22 September 2025.

Please note: These positions may be filled prior to the closing date at the sole discretion of Nowland Engineering. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

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