Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group
are looking for an experienced, trade-qualified mechanic to join our shore-based Fleet Maintenance team on Sydney Harbour.
About the Role
Part of the Kelsian Group, SeaLink Sydney operates a fleet of well-known vessels on Sydney Harbour including The Jackson, Starship Sydney and Sydney ****. We're after a self-motivated Marine Maintenance Technician with a broad skill base — someone who works confidently on their own and is happy to guide less experienced team members.
Reporting to the Head of Fleet Maintenance you'll keep the fleet safe, compliant and operational: carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance, supporting on-board crew and contractors, and taking the lead on the more complex technical problems.
A typical day may include
Servicing, diagnostics and repairs across a fleet of ferries, charter and commercial vessels ****** m)
Routine and breakdown maintenance — mechanical, welding, plumbing and general engineering
Heavy diesel engines (Scania, Perkins, Gardiner, Cummins) and auxiliary systems (air-conditioning, refrigeration, pumps, hydraulics, sullage)
Electrical and instrumentation work, dry dock works (propeller and shaft), hull structures and fittings
Mentoring junior team members and sharing technical expertise
Solving technical problems independently, often under pressure and to tight deadlines
About You
Trade qualification in a mechanical or marine engineering
Proven experience on commercial vessels — diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems
Confident working independently with minimal supervision
Able to step up and guide less experienced tradespeople
Safety conscious and well-versed in marine WHS practices
Reliable,



proactive and professional across all levels of the business
Willing to work flexible schedule as needed to support vessel operations
Applications close by 5pm on Friday 11th September ****
About Us
SeaLink Sydney Harbour operates a fleet of commercial vessels on Sydney Harbour. Our brands include
Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson
and the
Starship Group
.
SeaLink Sydney Harbour is part of
SeaLink Marine & Tourism
which is one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with operations across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine & Tourism is part of the
Kelsian Group
- Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, the USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Marine Maintenance Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Captain Cook Cruises
📍 New South Wales