Hamilton Island is seeking a motivated Handyperson Leading Hand to join our Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead a team delivering high-quality maintenance and repairs across island assets, ensuring exceptional standards for our guests and stakeholders.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating daily work, supporting your team, and ensuring all maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
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Work with a skilled, close-knit team – be part of a professional and collaborative culture
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Live in paradise – enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
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Enjoy incredible perks – subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
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Support that matters - work for an employer that champions tradie wellbeing through initiatives like our partnership with Trademutt
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Easy to get to – fly direct from major cities
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Lead and support a team of handypersons to deliver reactive and preventative maintenance
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Allocate daily work and ensure tasks are completed safely, on time and to a high standard
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Attend to urgent repairs to maintain guest comfort and satisfaction
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Conduct asset inspections, identifying and resolving or reporting issues
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Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas, sheds, tools and equipment
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Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, job documentation and compliance paperwork
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Coordinate resources and materials, including ordering non-stock items when required
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Maintain strong communication with management, team members and stakeholders
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Support team performance by providing guidance, direction and leadership
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Step up to supervise and direct the team in the Supervisor’s absence
You’re a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering quality work and supporting your team to succeed. You’re organised, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
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Proven experience in a maintenance or handyperson role, with leadership or Leading Hand experience
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Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
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Solid understanding of workplace safety and compliance requirements
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A team-focused attitude with the ability to motivate and guide others
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Reliable, flexible and professional approach to work
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Ability to perform physical tasks in an outdoor environment
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!
