Engineering Supervisor

About Entrada Travel Group

 Entrada Travel Group is a leading tourism and travel operator, offering an extensive collection of high-quality experiences across Australia and New Zealand.

 In Australia, our operations span Tropical North Queensland (TNQ) and the Greyhound Australia network, connecting travelers across the country. Our TNQ portfolio includes a world-class diver training facility in Cairns, and a diverse range of iconic marine tourism brands — Divers Den, Spirit of Freedom, TUSA Dive, Spirit of Cairns, and Frankland Islands Reef Cruises.

We are a company on the move —Significant investment in our vessels and facilities, and a clear vision to become TNQ’s most innovative, safe, and rewarding place to work in the adventure tourism sector.

About the Role

 We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Marine Operations team in Cairns, as the Engineering Supervisor, you will work closely with the Marine Operations Manager and Engineering teams to coordinate and oversee day-to-day maintenance requirements, assist with preventative maintenance planning and provide hands-on technical support across the fleet.

This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for supporting the servicing, maintenance, and operational readiness of our marine fleet, including engines, propulsion systems, generators, and other marine systems.

Working across our Day, and Liveaboard vessels, you will play an important role in ensuring our vessels remain safe, reliable, compliant, and operational, while supporting the Engineering team with maintenance planning, troubleshooting, repairs, and major refit activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the marine tourism industry and in one of the world's most spectacular environments — the Great Barrier Reef.

You will also supervise with planning and coordinating major maintenance and refit works, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities across the fleet.

• Assist with preventative maintenance planning and scheduling.

• Coordinate maintenance requirements across Day, Liveaboard and Expedition vessels.

• Supervise major vessel refits and maintenance projects.

• Diagnose mechanical and marine engineering issues and assist with repairs.

• Undertake servicing, maintenance and repairs of engines, propulsion systems, generators and marine systems.

• Support the Engineering team to ensure vessels remain safe, reliable and operational.

• Conduct and coordinate vessel and equipment inspections, including mooring inspections.

• Assist with identifying maintenance priorities and communicating requirements to Marine Operations.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets and relevant documentation.

• Assist with managing contractors and external service providers when required.

• Ensure maintenance activities are undertaken in accordance with Company procedures and safety requirements.

• Promote a strong safety culture across all engineering and vessel maintenance activities.

• Provide hands-on support to the Engineering team when required.

• Work collaboratively with vessel Masters, Marine Operations and other departments.

• Be available to spend time at sea on our vessels when operationally required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong marine engineering background, excellent practical skills and the ability to supervise and support a team in a busy operational environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, or a similar environment.
• Qualified with MED II or higher.
• Certificate IV in Maritime Operations – Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal is highly desirable.
• Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Trade qualified in a relevant mechanical, engineering or marine trade is highly regarded.
• Experienced with marine mechanical systems, propulsion systems and generators.
• Experienced with DC electrical systems and general marine electrical troubleshooting.
• Experienced in engine diagnostics, fault finding and engine rebuilds.
• Experienced in general boat repairs and maintenance.
• Experienced with power tools and workshop equipment.
• Experienced in or familiar with mooring inspections.
• Well organised with strong time management and maintenance planning skills.
• Able to supervise, support and communicate effectively with an engineering team.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of maintenance requirements.
• Flexible and willing to spend days at sea when required.
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues.

Why Join Us?

• Join an established marine tourism operation in Cairns.
• Work across a diverse fleet of Day, Liveaboard and Expedition vessels.
• Work in the spectacular Great Barrier Reef environment.
• Be part of a hands-on and supportive marine operations team.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and supervisory skills.
• Varied work across vessel maintenance, refits and daily engineering operations.
• Work in an industry where no two days are the same.

Drug & Alcohol Requirements

As part of our commitment to workplace health and safety, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced marine engineer or marine engineering professional looking for an opportunity to step into a supervisory role, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant marine engineering experience, qualifications and why you would be suitable for the Engineering Supervisor position.

Working Rights: Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia. Candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights are preferred, as the role may require flexibility in working hours and ongoing availability to meet operational requirements. Applicants with visa-related work conditions are welcome to apply, provided they can meet the requirements of the position.