Rides Technician (Sunshine Coast)

Konnecting | Sunshine Coast

Posted Date 11/04/2025
Description

Location:

Sunshine Coast QLD

Work Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$70000.00 to $80000.00

  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Great and safe working environment
  • TSS 482 Visa/Transfer of nomination available for outstanding candidate


About us
The company is a successful tourism landmark located on the Sunshine Coast Queensland featuring a family theme park with rides and attractions, a specialty retail shopping village and the iconic Banana Bender Pub.

Due to an impending retirement, we are seeking a trade qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner to join our Rides Engineering team and help us achieve our vision.

About your new role
  • Ensure the correct and safe operation of amusement rides and attractions, as per policies, procedures and work instructions including all daily pre-park opening inspections.
  • Undertake preventative maintenance programs including daily, monthly and annual schedules for all plant and equipment as directed.
  • Provide a timely response to maintenance requests and utilise effective fault finding and troubleshooting skills to minimise downtime and impact on guest experience.
  • Assist with materials management, including storage of spare parts inventory in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner and Rides Engineering Manager.
  • Maintain a well presented, clean, efficient and effective workshop at all times.
  • Ensure a working knowledge of all regulatory Workplace Health and Safety policies and standards and work safely and efficiently at all times.
About you:
To be successful you should have:
  • A minimum of 5 years post trade experience within a manufacturing, mining, theme park, large technical workshop or similar industrial environment.
  • Formal trade qualifications - Fitter/Turner at a minimum
  • Basic knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic system and ability to demonstrate diagnostic and repair skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to achieve outcomes within set timeframes.
  • Sound ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Ability to use initiative and work effectively within a team situation.
  • Strong safety mindset in all facets of work.
  • Flexibility with working hours is essential as scheduled weekend (1 in 5) and evening work (for events) is a requirement of this role.
Additional qualifications required
  • Blue/White card general construction induction card
  • Current manual Drivers licence
Annual Salary of $70000 - $80000



    

About Us

KONNECTING is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultancy that sources candidates for niche roles.  We are also a registered migration agency with the capability to process the Australian employer sponsored visa. 
For other jobs, including those offering visa sponsorship, or for other Australian visa information, you may visit the www.konnecting.com.

Salary70,000.00 - 80,000.00 Annual

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