About the role

We're looking for a practical marine maintenance professional who can diagnose faults, organise repairs and keep our tourism fleet safe, reliable and ready for service.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll combine hands-on maintenance with planning, parts ordering and coordination of skipper and crew maintenance tasks across Tangatours and Tanga Watersports.

Key responsibilities

- Inspect, diagnose, service and repair jet skis, outboards and inboard engines within your mechanical competence.

- Oversee general vessel maintenance, including fuel and cooling systems, batteries, pumps, bilges, steering and corrosion prevention.

- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer requirements and engine hours.

- Allocate routine maintenance tasks to skippers and crew, verify completion and follow up overdue work.

- Order approved parts and consumables, manage critical spares and coordinate deliveries.

- Organise specialist repairs, slipping, antifouling and inspection-related maintenance.

- Maintain service histories, job sheets and defect records.

- Keep unsafe equipment out of service and coordinate repairs and authorised return to operation.

- Plan maintenance downtime with operational teams to minimise disruption.

- Provide updates on recurring faults, maintenance costs and replacement needs.

About you





- Solid hands-on experience with jet skis, outboards and inboard engines.

- A marine mechanic qualification or relevant mechanical trade background with demonstrated marine experience.

- Confident fault-finding skills and broad knowledge of marine systems.

- Experience planning maintenance, ordering parts and coordinating suppliers and crew tasks.

- Accurate record keeping and computer skills.

- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and prioritise safe operations.

- Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal or Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal or above.

- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain them before operational duties.

- Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal or another appropriate engineering certificate (highly regarded).

- Commercial vessel maintenance and safety management system experience (highly regarded).

- Manufacturer diagnostic experience and familiarity with sailing catamarans.

About us

Tangatours and Tanga Watersports deliver marine tours, watersports and island experiences at Tangalooma Island Resort. Our team welcomes resort guests, day visitors and cruise ship passengers.

These roles require applicants to live on Moreton Island and work a roster that includes weekends, public holidays and busy cruise ship periods.

📌 Marine Operations and Maintenance Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Tangalooma Water Sports
📍 Brisbane