Cape Jervis or Penneshaw

Exciting new opportunity to support the new Kangaroo Island Ferry Service

About the Role

A permanent full-time role to support the Maintenance Technical Manager and land-based team to provide a continuous, reliable transport service to and from Kangaroo Island. We require a person with a broad skill base, preferably in the marine maintenance field, with a diesel fitter/mechanical or trade background and who lives on the Fleurieu Peninsula or KI.

Flexibility with hours will be available and supported, including TOIL, during specific times, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and tight maintenance schedules.

This role reports to the Maintenance Technical Manager and is part of the shore-based maintenance team working primarily from our Cape Jervis location. There will be some travel required to Penneshaw (KI) from time to time.

More about the tasks:

- Maintain, service, and perform general repairs to the vessels and infrastructure
- Conduct regular testing and inspections of vessels and machinery
- Respond promptly to emergency and breakdown maintenance requirements
- Diagnostic problem-solving & rectification
- Proactively identify and report potential maintenance issues – preventative management
- Ensure complete and accurate maintenance records to meet compliance

We will need you to have the following skills and experience:

- Certificate in Mechanical Trade (Diesel fitter, electrical, refrigeration or plumbing) - Essential
- Experience in servicing, conducting periodical inspections, managing preventative maintenance schedules, and undertaking repairs to commercial vessels
- Computer knowledge, proficiency with MEX fleet management software or similar
- Demonstrate current product knowledge & diagnostic skills
- You must hold a current open driver’s licence - Essential
- You must have a current National Police Clearance - Essential
- Provide First Aid – Essential
- Forklift licence – desirable
- Working at Heights - desirable





To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your experience in a similar role with the ability to provide a high quality of work, preferably in the Marine Industry. You will often work unsupervised therefore, initiative and motivation will be key. Results-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work schedules, is essential to ensure the continuity of our ferry service.

If this sounds like your dream job, we encourage you to apply.

Please don't delay, applications will close Friday 23 October 2026 or earlier if a suitable candidate is sourced.

SeaLink South Australia is part of SeaLink and provides safe and reliable marine transport services, connecting people and communities to destinations across Australia for work, education, essential services, and leisure. Operating routes to Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, North Stradbroke Island, the Bay Islands, Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and along the Brisbane River and in Gladstone, SeaLink plays a vital role in keeping communities connected. We are passionate about bringing people together, sharing experiences and creating memories.

SeaLink, is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering protected 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.

📌 Shore Based Maintenance Team Member (Cape Jervis)
🏢 SeaLink South Australia
📍 Cape Jervis