A trade job that’s never the same two days running, on the Murray at Mildura. A well-established Mildura houseboat business wants another tradesperson on the crew. Outboard or small engine mechanic is the dream. Panel beater, fitter, carpenter or another trade? Still keep reading. The right person will be handy, work hard and like a bit of variety.
What you’ll be doing
Changeover days are flat out. Several boats come in, several go out, and the first four hours don’t stop. Afternoons ease off. You can be on an engine one day and building a wall the next.
- Servicing and repairing outboards, small engines and the mechanical gear on the houseboats
- Helping refit boats from scratch, including building walls and interior work
- Cleaning and turning around boats on changeover days
- Running the forklift around the yard
What you’ll bring
- A trade qualification, or a trade background and the skills to match
- Hands-on mechanical ability and a positive head for fault finding
- A willingness to work hard and take on whatever job is next
- A current driver’s licence
- Marine, outboard or small engine experience, which is a big plus
The deal
- Permanent, 40 hours a week
- $80,000 to $100,000, depending on your skills and experience
- A small crew of four or five, so weekends and on-call are shared and swapped around
- On-call is paid. Work a weekend day and you get a day in lieu plus $150 for each day worked
- A business where most people stay for years