BIA Victoria - Job Search

Jobs Available

All positions offered (unless stated) are with members of BIA Victoria and are based in Victoria.

If you are not a resident of Australia and would like to work in this country please read the information at: www.biavic.com.au/want-to-work-in-australia .

 

 

Experienced Marine Mechanic: Williamstown

Re-listed 1 July, 2008 (Australian residents only please)

Experienced marine mechanic in small to medium marine diesel engines. Will possess excellent diagnostic skills and be a lateral thinker. This is a hands on position and will on occasion be physically demanding. Applicants must be able to work unsupervised. Excellent remuneration for the right applicant.
Applications in writing by email to ck@biavic.com.au .

Marina Dockmaster - Forklift Operations (Port Melbourne)

Listed 30 June 2008

d’Albora Marinas is the leading marina operator in Australia. A position in Port Melbourne has become available for a Marina Dockmaster – Forklift Operations. Working in the largest boat Rack and Stack facility in the southern hemisphere your key responsibilities will be the efficient launching and retrievals of boats, cleaning and maintenance of the Unistack and Hardstand areas and other tasks as directed by the Marina Manager. To be successful in this role you must be self motivated and reliable, strong written and verbal communication skills, customer service orientated and is able to work as part of a small team. Ideally you will hold a current forklift licence and drivers licence.

Experience and knowledge in boating is highly desirable, but not essential. Alternate weekend work required. Salary $39 including Super. Please forward resumes to: acraig@dalboramarinas.com.au .

 

Dockmaster – Sales Assistant

A leading outdoor leisure company requires the services of an experienced industry professional to work at the company’s newest facility, based at Victoria Harbour Docklands. The successful applicant will be sales driven professional, customer focused and possess excellent written and verbal communication skill. You will need to be a motivated, reliable individual who can work as part of a small team and work automosly. As this is a hands-on role, experience and knowledge in the boating industry is highly desirable, but not essential. Alternate weekend work required. Salary 40K including super + Mobile. Please forward resumes to info@dalboramarinas.com.au . 

Receptionist – Part Time

d’Albora Marinas is a leading marina operator in Australia and has an opportunity for a part time receptionist to join the administration team at their Port Melbourne facility. Hours of work are 830am – 5pm, 3-4 days per week including weekends.

Duties include:

- Answering the telephone
- Dispatching vessel movements to Forklift operators
- Data Entry and use of specialised database software
- Filing
- Mailing
- General Reception Duties.

Successful applicant will have experience in a similar role, be well presented with solid written and verbal communication skills.

Please forward resumes to acraig@dalboramarinas.com.au . 

Various positions at Whittley Marine (Campbellfield)

Listed 13 May 2008

MOTOR MECHANIC

Ideally you should have experienjce in Marine Mechanics. A qualification in Motors would be highly regarded

TAPE and PREP MOULDS (junior)
In fibreglass department, mould preparation work includes masking for colour variation, taping up moulds for window installation and waxing and stripping moulds.

SPEED BOAT ASSEMBLY (senior)

Senior experience with trade background. Previous supervisory experience favourable.

WOODSHOP (senior)

Ideally cabinet making background with previous supervisory experience favourable.

CUTTING BOOTH

To cut componentry for a unit using powertools / handtools, saws, sanders, jigsaw. Your duties include cutting, drilling, sanding, adjusting, pulling parts out of moulds.

FIBREGLASS

Laminator or Gel Coater - previous fibreglass experience necessary.

PRE- ASSEMBLY
You will be required to pre assemble all componentry into a unit on time, as specified and maintain the quality finish as specified by the company; as well as produce quantities on time, as specified in the schedules.

ASSEMBLY (x 4)
You will need to be confident to use the following equipment: Powertools / handtools, spray equipment, saws, drills, jigsaws, spray pots, sanders, glue guns/pots, linisher, router, buzzer, scissors, Stanley knives, air gun.

Your responsibilities will include: Fit out/install and assemble boats in accordance with the specification for the unit, drilling, cutting, setting out, painting, carpentry and wood work, electrical/mechanical work, upholstery etc

If you’re up for the challenge, and are looking for a great way to enter the boating industry forward your resume in the first instance to: ck@biavic.com.au  .

Shipwright: Sandringham

Re-listed 7 May 2008

A busy boat service and repair enterprise based at Sandringham needs a hard working person to join their small team.

You will be a qualified and/or experienced boat builder/shipwright/repairer for full time role. Enquiries by email in the first instance to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Detailer / Boat washer: Braeside

Listed 28 April 2008. Closing date 24 May.

Time for a change??? Have a look at the exciting Marine Industry!

 Immediate start
 Full-time employment – Rotating shift (Mon-Fri & Tues-Sat)
 On-going training with Australia’s largest marine dealer

JV Marine World has a position available for a detailer to clean and prepare new and used boats for delivery.

Are you the type of person we’re looking for?
 Not scared to put in a full day’s work
 Energetic/fit enough to climb in and out of boats
 Happy working partly outdoors
 Enjoy being busy and can work under pressure
 Reliable and able to follow instructions

No formal qualifications required, additional skills such as ability to drive a tractor and/or forklift will be viewed favourably.
Initial enquiries by email to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Receptionist/Office administrator: Port Melbourne

Listed 7 April 2008

d’Albora Marinas is the leading Marina operator in Australia and operates 7 facilities across NSW and Victoria. We have an excellent opportunity for a professional Office Administrator based at Port Melbourne, Victoria. As part of a friendly professional team, you will have the desire to grow with the business and impact on its success.

The role encompasses a range of duties including answering all incoming calls, maintain communication systems, coordinate vessel movements, maintenance of the customer database, accounts duties including debt management and accounts payable along with other general duties required to support the marina management team.

The ideal candidate will ideally have previous reception/administrator experience in the Marina industry and/or the Hotel / Real Estate market. You will be a team player, capable of working autonomously and unsupervised. You will be a hard working, customer focused professional, who possesses honesty and integrity along with a strong work ethic.

As this is a front of house position you will be well spoken, take pride in your presentation and your telephone manner is polite and professional. You will have exceptional organisational skills, intermediate MS Office skills, efficient typing skills and communication skills of the highest order.

Alternate weekend work is preferable as we are a 7 day business. Salary will be based on experience and is negotiable.
Initial enquiries can be emailed with your resume to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Marine mechanic and spare parts co-ordinator: Sorrento

Listed 4 April, 2008

Marine Mechanic

Experienced and motivated marine technicians with high level outboard and sterndrive knowledge will welcome this opportunity to join the team at one of Victoria's longest established marine dealers on the Mornington Peninsula. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to continue their personal development in a busy and varied environment. Salary will be commensurate with ability and commitment to detail. All applications will be treated confidentially.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Spare Parts Co-ordinator

A position exists in our marine workshop for an enthusiastic, highly organised person to fill this pivotal role. You will be responsible for organising spare parts supply, co-ordination of job records and support for our team of marine technicians. You will have the opportunity to expand this role to include chandlery parts and sales. Salary will be commensurate with experience and commitment. Marine experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Accountant, Production Co-Ordinator plus Boat Builders: Derrimut (west of Melbourne)

Listed 6 March 2008

Fibreglass boat builders Haines Hunter have recently moved to new state of the art facilities at Derrimut near Laverton North, west of Melbourne. They are looking for a number of employees to help with their expansion.

Friendly environment with on site parking.

Accountant

The services of an Accountant are required at a leading marine manufacturing company based in western suburbs experiencing strong growth. The position requires someone with strong manufacturing background. You will manage the day to day financial function of this successful company, with other responsibilities including: costing, stock control, payroll, budgeting, and monthly reporting. Experience with Quickbooks Accounting preferred. You will work with and report to the directors.

The company is well focused and progressive and your contribution to the success of the organization will be well recognized and rewarded. Please forward your CV by email to: ck@biavic.com.au by 21st March 2008.


Production Co-Ordinator

The services of an experienced Production Co-Ordinator are required at a leading marine manufacturing company based in the west. This position requires someone with strong organizational skills, computer literacy and has to be self motivated with lots of initiative. You will be responsible together with the Production Manager for the efficient running of the factory. Top salary and job security is being offered. For this great opportunity to work with a progressive company please forward your CV to ck@biavic.com.au by 21st March 2008.

Boat Builders

Required to work for a well known brand of fibreglaas boats situated in a new factory in the western suburbs.

Starting rate is $20.00 per hr plus overtime with the potential to earn $23.00 per hr plus overtime within three months.

Experienced boat builders will start at $23.00 per hour.

If interested in this rewarding and secure position please email your CV to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Apprentice Sailmaker: Sandringham

Listed 22 Feb, 2008

Leading Victorian Sailmakers seeking person for sailmaking apprenticeship. Should be team player. Excellent conditions for successful candidate. Apply in the first instance to ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Aluminium welders PLUS metal fabrication apprentices: Dandenong South

Listed 21 Feb, 2008

A boat building business in Dandenong South is expanding and seeking people with metal fabrication and aluminium welding skills and experience. Apprenticeships are also available to appropriate job seekers interested in learning to weld and fabricate aluminium. In the first instance please email your details and cover letter to ck@biavic.com.au .  

 

Chopper Gun & Gelcoat Gun Operators: Scoresby

Listed 21 Feb, 2008

Chopper gun and gelcoat gun operators required at boat building plant in Scoresby. Applicants must be experienced using the spraying equipment. In the first instance email your details plus a cover letter to ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Inboard mechanic: Thomastown

Re-listed 9 January 2008

Inboard mechanic or person with mechanical knowledge aged 20-40 required to service and tune inboard ski boats and willing to learn engine installations on new ski boats.

All enquiries in the first instance to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Sales professional boat sales AND General Hand: Sorrento

Re-listed 21 January 2008

Nautical Marine in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking to fill two positions.

1. A sales professional is required to become the sales contact point. The right person twill be offered the opportunity to build their own position within the company. That person will be responsible for new and used boat sales, new and used engine sales and a role in general company operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone wanting to create a solid future. Apply in the first instance by sending an email to: ck@biavic.com.au .

2. A general hand with computer skills is required to control stock-ordering, checking in, allocating to jobs etc. Also check boats in, and in particular check them going out.

Nautical Marine works with the MYOB accounting software but are looking at a specific auto trade package that will simplify and record stock movement so obviously this person will need to be computer literate and have some background in this field.
Apply in the first instance to: ck@biavic.com.au .

 

Junior Factory Hand for Boat Building Business (potential apprenticeship): Bayswater

Re-listed 9 January 2008

Junior factory hand required in Bayswater for small boat building business. Must be reliable and willing to work. Some experience with power tools preferable but not essential. Will be assisting existing staff members with tasks. Must be able to get to Bayswater. Drivers Licence is not necessary. Possibility of apprenticeship if candidate is suitable. Award wages apply over a 38 hour week. Excellent opportunity to join a growing industry with great future prospects.

In the first instance email your details and reasons for applying to: ck@biavic.com.au . 

 

Outboard mechanic / 2 stroke mechanic: Traralgon

Re-Listed 9 January 2008

We are currently seeking the services of a suitable qualified person, as an additional member to our service team.
Traralgon is a large Provincial area approximately 1½ hours from Melbourne, and close to the Gippsland Lakes and the 90 mile beach.

Gippsland Boat Supplies is a large Marine dealership with franchises for Haines Hunter, Caribbean, Quintrex, Polycraft, and Seadoo PWC’s we are also agents for Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury and Honda Outboards.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of service work, new boat fit outs and reconditioning etc.
Additional Training will be provided as necessary.
Attractive above award salary for the successful applicant, ample overtime is available.

To speak with the buisness owner contact Ray Duxbury on 03 5174 1223. Initial enquiries can be emailed to: ck@biavic.com.au . 

 

Marine Technician Apprentice: Dandenong

Re-listed 9 January 2008

Brunswick Asia Pacific Group is responsible for Brunswick’s marine operations within the Australia Asia Pacific Region, including well-known brands such as Mercury, Sea Ray and Bayliner. We are seeking a Marine Technician Apprentice to join our team based at our workshop in Mercury Precision Rebuild in Dandenong, Victoria.

Duties will include:

• Rebuilding and repair of marine engines, gearboxes & components
• Conversion of customised engine models
• Computer diagnostics & tuning
• Boat rigging & testing
• Warehouse and distribution
• Customer Service
• Safe Practices
• External TAFE Training

The successful applicant will:

• Be self motivated and work well in a team environment
• Be willing to learn & embrace new technology
• Have a keen interest in boating and mechanics
• Be enthusiastic and show accuracy and attention to detail in their work
• Have a year 12 pass

Initial enquiries to by email to: ck@biavic.com.au .