Lodge Asset & Maintenance Coordinator | Outback Spirit Tours
About this role
Be part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
ABOUT US:
Outback Spirit Tours offers a range of unique adventure tours and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Tasmania, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 8 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, camp and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.
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, Sailaway Port Douglas, 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, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.
Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Help to keep our remote lodges running at their best!
Are you highly organised and enjoy administration, scheduling and keeping records up to date? We'd love to hear from you. Are you the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes?
Join Outback Spirit Tours as one of two Lodge Asset & Maintenance Coordinators and play a vital role in supporting the maintenance and operation of our iconic remote lodges. Working closely with and under the direction of the Lodge Asset & Maintenance Manager, you will provide administrative and coordination support across maintenance activities, contractor scheduling, asset records, freight logistics and purchasing processes, helping to keep our properties safe, efficient and guest-ready.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinating preventative and reactive maintenance activities
- Support the manager in managing maintenance records, asset registers and system updates
- Organising parts, equipment and freight to remote lodge locations
- Liaising with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting procurement, purchase orders and receipting processes
- Assisting with maintenance projects and capital works
- Support the manager to drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and workflows
ABOUT YOU:
This role would suit someone with administration experience who enjoys organising information, coordinating tasks, and supporting a busy team. You are highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple priorities, with a strong focus on accuracy and follow-through. You'll enjoy building positive working relationships, keeping systems and records up to date, and providing administrative and coordination support to help maintenance operations run smoothly across our remote lodge network.
YOU WILL BRING:
- Previous administration experience, ideally in operations, maintenance, facilities, logistics or a similar environment
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills and confidence building positive working relationships
- Experience maintaining records, schedules, databases or administrative systems
- Experience with maintenance management systems (such as MEX) would be advantageous but not essential
- Exposure to maintenance, facilities or asset administration would be highly regarded
- Forklift or High Risk Licence would be advantageous but not essential
A National Criminal History Check is also required as part of the recruitment process.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Opportunity to join a dynamic, growing tourism business.
- Generous Journey Beyond travel and experience discounts.
- Study Assistance Program.
- Parental Leave benefits.
- Purchased Leave options.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Private health insurance discounts.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.