Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 (MED II)

About the role

Island Connections Northern Territory, part of Journey Beyond, runs high-speed catamaran services between Darwin, Mandorah and the Tiwi Islands, with up to 14 daily return services to Mandorah and four times a week to the Tiwi Islands. The Marine Engine Driver works alongside the Vessel Master, Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager, combining hands-on technical work with safety leadership, teamwork and guest service. The workplace is on site.

Key responsibilities

• Help deliver safe, secure and efficient vessel operations under the direction of the Vessel Master
• Monitor engines, machinery and mechanical systems, and complete engineering and daily task logs
• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs, annual maintenance, docking and bunkering
• Keep maintenance records, work orders and parts requirements accurate and current
• Keep the engine room organised, clean and safe, with tools and stores ready for use
• Take part in safety drills, risk assessments and emergency procedures, and report hazards, incidents and environmental risks
• Support the safe loading, carriage and unloading of guests and freight, and provide customer service
• Contribute ideas that improve Safety Management Systems and operating procedures

Required profile

• MED II qualification and driver's licence
• Full working rights in Australia
• Physical capacity to stand for long periods and safely lift and move stock up to 20 kg
• Experience working safely within operational procedures, statutory requirements and maintenance schedules
• Desirable: experience in tourism, passenger transport or a customer-focused marine environment

Required skills

• Demonstrated marine engineering, mechanical maintenance and fault-diagnostic skills
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records
• Desirable: confined space certification, elevated work platform licence, trade certificate, and dogman and/or rigger licence

What we offer

• Salary of AUD 43-47
• Discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences, merchandise and private health
• Study assistance policy, parental leave and purchased leave
• Opportunities for progression, transfers and secondments
• Employee referral and assistance programs

A pre-employment medical and National Police check may be required, and applications are reviewed as they arrive.