Diesel Fitter

• Join an award-winning tourism and transport company
• Full-time permanent position available immediately

SeaLink North Qld is looking for a Marine Maintenance Technician to join our marine workshop as soon as possible.

Are you a Marine Maintenance Technician with mechanical or electrical backgrounds?

Looking for a permanent position in Townsville?

We encourage you to apply

About the role

In this role, you will be based in our on-shore workshop and carry out scheduled and breakdown maintenance on vessels and other company assets when and as directed by the Maintenance Manager. You will conduct regular inspections and maintenance on vessels and machinery. Clear communication, physical fitness, and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines are paramount in this role. Random drug and alcohol tests are carried out regularly. Ordinary working days are Monday to Friday full-time hours, however, this role may require emergency maintenance to be performed outside of ordinary working hours and the role is required to participate in a weekend duty phone roster.

SeaLink North Queensland operates from Townsville delivering daily ferry passenger services to Magnetic Island and 6 services a week to Palm Island. Our tourism operations include local tours to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse, Orpheus Island, Palm Island, Whale Watching Tours, charters, and ship-to-shore transfers for visiting cruise ships between Airlie Beach and Port Douglas. For more information visit

About You

• Mechanical or electrical experience, with hands-on exposure in the marine industry
• Strong mechanical background; experience with Caterpillar/MAN engines & Twin Disc Transmissions is highly regarded
• A strong work ethic and a proactive, "can-do" attitude
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, even under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders and external contractors
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Flexible with working hours and shift requirements
• Trade qualification is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Employee Travel Benefits Program

About Us

SeaLink North Queensland is part of the Kelsian Group, a globally recognized, ASX 300-listed provider of transport and tourism services. With over 12,000 employees, we deliver more than 330 million customer journeys annually across Australia, Singapore, the USA, the UK, and the Channel Islands through our extensive network of buses, ferries, and light rail.

SeaLink North Queensland proudly offers the opportunity to work for a nationally recognized brand, recently rated 100/100 in the 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences program by Tourism & Events Queensland. This exceptional achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction, safety, and sustainable tourism.

How to Apply

ClickAPPLY now and attach your cover letter and resume, addressing the success factors required for this position and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the role.

Applications close by 5 pm on Wednesday, 26th November 2025.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

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.