Mechanical Fitter
$49.39 per hour | Full Time
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Ready to elevate your career in a unique and exciting setting along the Gold Coast’s Broadwater?
Here, you’ll be helping to keep some of Australia’s most thrilling attractions running at their best. From routine safety checks and preventative maintenance to major overhauls on iconic rides, every day brings something new.
And the best part? You’ll work side by side with a supportive, collaborative team and even partners with other departments, including Marine Sciences, to create memories that last lifetimes!
Key Responsibilities
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and keep the gears turning, the rides running, and the magic alive at Sea World! You’ll be:
• Undertaking pre- park opening safety checks
• Respond to breakdowns on various equipment
• Partake in various rebuilds and repairs of property
• Maintain marine animal life support systems and water quality infrastructure
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by adherence to OHS procedures
• Obtain equipment licenses and training as required
• Complete daily tasks as instructed by the Engineering Supervisor
• Suggest improvements in work procedures in order to increase safety and efficiency within the department
Shifts:
We are offering family friendly rosters. Our shifts allow our team members to be home every night. Shifts times range between 5.00am and 6.00pm, rotating over 7 weeks.
Shift Samples:
5am – 3pm / 5am – 1:06pm / 5:20am – 6pm / 8am – 6pm
* Please note rosters may be subject to change dependent on business requirements.
What We’re Looking For
If you love solving mechanical puzzles and keeping big machines at their best, this is the role you’ve been waiting for! You’ll bring:
The minimum requirements to apply for this role (mandatory):
• A minimum Cert III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Ability to work on any day including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• A reasonable level of fitness to enable the climbing of ladders and stairs
It would be advantageous if you have (desirable):
• Hydraulics qualifications highly regarded
• Experience with working at heights
• Currently hold EWP, Forklift License, or willing to obtain
• Manual drivers license
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
