Marine Vessel Engineer

About Us

Journey Beyond is a national business focused on bringing Australia's unique and iconic experiences to life. Journey Beyond has an extensive national footprint and is one of the country's largest experiential tourism businesses.

We aim to take our guests beyond, ignite their imagination, and transform amazing into breathtaking.

Rottnest Express is part of the Journey Beyond Group whose suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. Rottnest Express is the leading operator of marine transfers and experiences on the stunning Rottnest Island.

About the Opportunity

Rottnest Express is seeking a Marine Vessel Engineer (minimum MED 1 qualification) to join the team on a full time basis working a lifestyle roster, casual opportunities are also available. The successful candidate will, through relevant procedures, be responsible to maintain the safe mechanical operation of vessels ensuring all repairs are conducted safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Perform daily engine and machinery checks on assigned vessels;
• Assist Master with the management and safe operations of the vessel in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Diagnose system problems as and when they occur;
• Ensure all maintenance requirements and ramifications are recorded;
• Coordinate and maintain effective vessel preventative maintenance programs;
• Accurately maintain logs and work orders through to job completion and sign off;
• Assist with securing vessels at the various marinas and island jetties;
• Be involved in safety drill practices as required by the Master; and
• Assist with guest experience duties including meeting and greeting of guests.

About You

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and a team player with a demonstrated positive "can-do" attitude, and have flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and public holidays. You will be an:

• Experienced Marine Engineer with minimum MED 1 qualification (preferably within the Marine Tourism industry);

• High level of marine engine and system knowledge;

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures;
• Excellent customer service skills ensuring to meet the guest expectations;

• Experience with high speed vessels;
• Excellent ability to manage time and have strong organisational skills;

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team; and
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with customer service resolution skill.

To submit your application for this exciting role please answer the corresponding questions and attach a copy of your resume detailing your suitability for the role.

We are only able to accept candidates that are currently residing in Australia with full legal working rights.