Electrician | Rail

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Our Rail Division, previously known as Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and Great Southern.
There are very few global journeys considered national treasures, but our trains are, without question, iconic Australian experiences. From the moment our guests (and potentially you!) step aboard these legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of adventure and a sense of something very special about to unfold.
About Journey Beyond
Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
About the Role
This role will be part of a rotating shift roster working Days - 7:00 am-3.00pm and Afternoons: 12 noon to 9:00pm some weekend work required, the roster will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
Key responsibilities will include:
Perform trade-related tasks such as component overhaul, installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, fit out of electrical equipment and acceptance testing.
Perform servicing, fault finding and troubleshooting tasks; this work will at times be complex in nature and required to be completed to meet tight scheduling deadlines
Under direction of the Shift Technical Co-ordinator, the electrician is allocated maintenance, repair and service work tasks.
Ensure that good housekeeping methods, appropriate rail safety, environmental requirements and precautions are practiced at all times.
Responsible for complying with rail safety requirements relevant to their work, as communicated by Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
Requirements
About You
Australian Electrical trade certificate.
Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, diagrams, drawings and specifications, as well as read and interprets internal and external reports.
Knowledge of manufacturing and component overhaul processes and practices, as well as a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of techniques for interpreting of production scheduling and costing
Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
Benefits
What We Offer
· General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
· An attractive salary
· Study Assistance Policy
· A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
· Employee Referral Policy
· Private Health discounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
· Parental Leave Program
· Purchased Leave Policy
Apply now. Join us!

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