Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Fitter

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 workplace 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 downtimeSupporting 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.

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📌 Diesel Fitter (Queensland)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Queensland