HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC / DIESEL FITTER - Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work-life balance, out of the city, mines or grind and want to be surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature, and palm trees - instead of peak-hour traffic or travel? 

Join the Hamilton Island team as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Fitter and enjoy a rewarding, long-term career in one of Australia’s most iconic holiday destinations.

Working within our busy on-island Vehicle Workshop, you'll support the safe, compliant and efficient maintenance of our extensive fleet – including buses, trucks, earthmoving plant, cranes and generating systems. Whether you're already living locally or ready for a sea change, this is a chance to bring your skills to a unique environment and build a lifestyle most people only dream about.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Maintain work-life balance - enjoy a 9-day roster with more time for family, friends and island adventures
• Work with a skilled, close-knit team - be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
• Live in paradise -enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport  
• Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to - fly direct from major cities or take a 30-minute ferry from Airlie Beach

Where you’ll make an impact

• Maintaining, servicing and repairing a variety of heavy vehicles and machinery to ensure ongoing operational readiness
• Diagnosing faults and proactively preventing breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Supporting compliance with safety and regulatory standards across the fleet
• Collaborating with a dedicated mechanical team that takes pride in high-quality, safety-first work

What we’re looking for

You’re a reliable and experienced mechanic with excellent fault-finding ability, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. You take pride in your work and are looking for a stable, long-term role in a location that offers more than just a paycheck.

To be successful, you’ll need

• An Australian recognised trade qualification and minimum 4 years’ post-trade experience
• Hands-on experience with heavy vehicles including buses, trucks, cranes, earthmoving plant and generating equipment
• HR driver’s licence and current manual driver’s licence (Essential)
• Ability to obtain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Forklift licence (Desirable)

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!

For enquiries please email pweatherby@hamiltonisland.com.au or call Peter on 02 9433 3155