Mechanic (Noosa Heads)

Mechanic (Noosa Heads)

Drop Bear Adventures is hiring a Full time Mechanic role in Noosa, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

- Flexible hours available
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Fleet Manager / Mechanic

Location: Noosa, QLD (with periodic travel to K’gari) Salary Package: $89,500 ($75,000 base + bonuses + 13% super)

We are looking for a practical-minded mechanic to join our team at Drop Bear Adventures in the heart of Noosa’s industrial estate. We offer award-winning guided adventure tours and accommodation on K’gari (Fraser Island). Founded by Mark and Hana some 14 years ago, you’d be joining us in leading the tourism industry on K’gari.

We are a team of genuine, hardworking, and fun-loving adventure and life enthusiasts who love what we do. Our fleet of 4WDs is essential to keeping our tours running smoothly, and we are looking for the right person to join us in striving for improvement by taking ownership of the workshop.

We have a great workshop in Noosa that is fully kitted out and has 2 hoists. You’ll be working with our Logistics and Office Manager to help us, as a team, provide the most amazing 4WD adventure to the island for our incredibly grateful guests. You will help us maintain our vehicles to a high standard. Note that they are all fitted with bull/nudge bars, bash plates, lift kits, Super Fit seat covers, and you will have a super reasonable budget to buy parts to maintain them well.

Responsibilities

This is a position with real autonomy and trust. You’ll be responsible for:





- Maintaining and repairing the fleet and completing the maintenance schedule for each vehicle.

- Working with our Logistics Manager to treat and repair rust.

- Order parts and manage a budget for repairs, tools and recovery.

- Planning servicing around tour operations to minimise downtime

- Working closely with the founders, guides and island operations team to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed

- Be a tidy and responsible Drop Bear by keeping your workspace organised, safe and efficient.

The Fleet

- Toyota LandCruisers (Prado x2, 80 Series x4, 105 Series x3)

- Mahindra Scorpios Z8L x6 (brand new)

- BT50 x2

- And a Mitsubishi Rosa bus

Key skills and qualities

- Qualified or really experienced Light Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic

- A love of Toyota’s and a gift for keeping them on the road

- An open mind about the Mahindras, they’ll surprise you

- Able to plan, prioritise and work methodically

- Comfortable running a workshop, diagnostics and making sound decisions

- Good communicator, you’ll need to be or grow to be comfortable with giving feedback and guiding the team on how best to look after our fleet.

- Reliable and adaptable

- Manual licence required,



ideally HR or willing to learn.

- 4WDriving and 4WD recovery experience is a bonus (but not essential) as you may need to travel to K’gari for on-site vehicle servicing or repair occasionally.

A typical week

This role is designed to support work/life balance: approx 36 hours a week

- 34 hours from Monday to Friday

- 4 hours 2 Saturdays a month

- Start between 6-8am

- Finish between 2-4pm

- 2 Days off a week- Wednesdays/Saturdays and Sundays off, depending on the roster.

What You Get

- Salary starts from $75k base depending on experience.

- 3, 6 and 12 month performance/salary review, yearly after that. Growth is one of a core values for us both personally and as a business)

- 180 hours of annual leave per annum

- A voucher valued at $1000 (a year) that can be redeemed for nights stay at The Haven on K’gari, our accommodation at Poyungan Rocks - it’s stunning!

- Salary paid above award rates and accounts for weekend rates.

- Bonus of up to 5% of your salary (tracked by KPI's)

- Control of the workshop budget

- 6-month performance and salary review

- Supportive team culture built on respect and clear communication.

- Longterm employment with a well-established, values-led operator.

- A relocation package is available to assist you in moving to the Noosa area if you live 1 or more hours away from Noosaville.

How to Apply

Please send a short introduction and your resume to: ****@dropbearadventures.com.au Subject line: Mechanic Application – Your Name

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