Rides Mechanical Tradesperson - Shutdowns
$49.29 per hour | Full Time
Day shift (5am to 3pm) Monday to Thursday
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity
From major ride maintenance to planned upgrades and refurbishments, you'll play a key role in keeping Sea World’s attractions running at their best. Best of all, you'll enjoy early starts and early finishes (typically 5:00am to 3:00pm, based on business requirements), leaving plenty of time to enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle, spend time with family/friends or recharge.

Key Responsibilities
Keep the rides rolling, and switch on the fun, one ride at a time! You’ll be:
• Undertake various shutdowns and repairs within set timeframes
• Stock control and deliveries
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by adhering to OHS procedures
• Obtain equipment licenses and undertaking training as required
• Complete daily tasks as instructed by the engineering supervisor
• Suggest improvements in work procedures in order to increase efficiency within the department

What We’re Looking For
A passionate maintenance tradesperson with professional dedication to keeping out rides safe and reliable. You’ll bring:
• A minimum Engineering Cert III Mechanical Trade - level certificate.
• Post trade experience desirable
• Experience in breakdown maintenance and diagnostics
• Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Welding and fabrication skills would be highly regarded
• Forklift license and EWP ticket beneficial
• Physical fitness to enable the climbing of ladders and stairs
• Comfortable working at heights up to 60m




• Ability to work autonomously without constant supervision
• Experience with digital Maintenance systems

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 Perks 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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