Rides Mechanical Leading Hand – Shutdowns
$***** per hour |Full Time
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Join the team behind Sea World's iconic rides and attractions.
This hands-on leadership opportunity offers the chance to combine mechanical trade expertise with team coordination while contributing to major shutdowns, refurbishment works, and continuous asset improvements.
As a
Rides Mechanical Leading Hand
, you'll work closely with the Maintenance leadership team to coordinate daily activities, support team performance, and provide technical expertise across rides, attractions, plant, and equipment.
You'll play an key role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance outcomes that keep the park operating at its best.
Key Responsibilities
Behind every safe and reliable ride is a team keeping everything on track.
You'll be:
Ensuring shutdowns tasks are completed on schedule and department is running to maximize efficiency
Plan and Lead ride shutdown maintenance
Organize and delegate tasks to shutdown work force
Oversee and ensure quality of shutdown works
Organizing annual inspections, maintenance and coordinating repairs
Actively looking for ways to improve current processes and procedures
Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe manner
Overseeing minimum stock levels for rides, attractions and equipment
Assist and participate with combined departmental ride evacuation training.
What We're Looking For
A hands-on, motivated team member who enjoys solving problems and keeping things running safely and efficiently.
You'll bring:
Cert III Mechanical Trades certification
Previous experience in the supervision of staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills
Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
Strong safety focus and sound understanding of OH&S; requirements




Strong focus on Quality Control
Demonstrated high level of initiative, self-motivation and have the ability to work under minimal supervision
EWP and forklift licenses would be beneficial
Knowledge of SAP and Mobaro is highly desirable
Able to climb ladders and stairs and be comfortable working at heights
Available Mon-Thurs ********
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!
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📌 Rides Mechanical Leading Hand Shutdowns - Sea World (Gold Coast)
🏢 Village Roadshow
📍 Gold Coast