Electrician (Train Technician) | 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, 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.

About You

The successful applicant will require a current and recognised trade qualification as an electrical trades-person, senior first aid certificate and safe working qualifications or be willing to obtain safe working qualifications. Experience across various maintenance activities is highly desirable, with knowledge and experience of power generation, electrical, air-conditioning systems and mechanical systems. The successful applicant will be an effective team player amongst the team, collaborating and communicating effectively to ensure safe and effective operation and maintenance is carried out over the train.

About The Role

This position will require working across all of our trains, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, Vintage Rail Journeys and Overland for up to 7 days at a time, and duties will include but are not limited to ensuring the safe and effective operation of all electrical and mechanical systems on train, managing power generational units and inspection of trains at various locations. This position is physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time and in confined spaces.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the effective and safe operation of all electrical and mechanical systems and components on the trains.
• Manage and maintain the power generation units, to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular patrols of the train to monitor equipment.
• Record all maintenance and repair work performed, and follow up on repairs that required further action.
• Submit detailed trip report to manager.
• Perform inspections of train at various locations.
• Perform duties at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal where required.

What We Offer

· Generous 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!