Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Australia

• $93,400+super+subsidised staff accommodation
• 9 day roster
• Visa sponsorship available

• Our client Hamilton Island located in Queensland Australia is calling...
  Are you an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic ready for a sea change? Dreaming of better work-life balance, out of the city, mines or grind and want to be surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature, and palm trees — instead of peak-hour traffic or travel?

  Working with us is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a permanent lifestyle in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations. Create the life and community most people only dream about... why wait?

  Join our bustling workshop - We’re looking for experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with at least 4 years' experience across buses, trucks, heavy earthmoving plant, cranes and generating systems — especially those with skills on CAT, UD Trucks and Isuzu. You'll play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant, and efficient to support the island’s operations.
  At Hamilton Island, our values are: Service, Excellence, Environment, Team, and Safety - do these align with you?

About the Role:
This is a full-time, permanent position involving the maintenance and repair of a wide range of heavy vehicles and machinery. You’ll play a vital role in supporting operational continuity through maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance. It’s a stable, long-term opportunity with genuine career progression (if you want), offering a flexible 9-day roster so you can enjoy a great work-life balance on the island. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, professional, and safety-first team that values collaboration, commitment, and community.

About You:
You’re a reliable, safety-focused mechanic with strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine passion for contributing to a close-knit team that shares Hamilton Island’s values.
Your skills & experience:

• Australian recognised trade qualification and minimum 4 years’ post-trade experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with buses, trucks, heavy earth-moving plant, cranes and generating equipment.
• Current manual driver’s licence and HR driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Forklift licence (desirable).
• Note:  family accommodation is not available
• Applicants who hold passports from Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe are required to have a skills assessment with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Our office can assist with this process.

This is not just a short-term stint — we’re looking for people who are ready to build a long-term life on Hamilton Island, just like so many of our team who have moved from cities like Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne — and never looked back.
Trade up the city life for island life — and bring your career with you! Apply now to start your next chapter.