Marine Fleet Maintenance Manager

Posted:

28/07/2025

Closing Date:

28/08/2025

Job Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Cairns, QLD

Job Category:

CE Shoreside - Marine Operations

Our Company

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral Expeditions has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Coral Expeditions is wholly owned by the NRMA and joins a connected family of companies including NRMA Parks and Resorts, NRMA Roadside Assist, NRMA Marine and Ferries as well as SIXT Car Rentals.

Job Description

Our Role
As Fleet Maintenance Manager you will organise and supervise maintenance activities to ensure work done meets required quality standards including cost management, crewing and compliance and company and legislative requirements pertinent to the operation and the Ships. Additionally, you will facilitate in-depth troubleshooting to help the Engineering crew and contractors to resolve issues, providing advice on ship and system maintenance.

There is a requirement to work flexible hours due to operational requirements, and periodically attend to matters on the ships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development of maintenance plans in collaboration with the Fleet Operations Manager.
• Support diagnosis of defects and troubleshoot maintenance discrepancies in a timely manner.
• In conjunction with the Fleet Operations Manager ensure certificates and regulatory requirements are recorded, current and enforced.
• Coordination of maintenance activities in port, refit projects and surveys.
• Review and develop preferred contractors for key operational ports.
• Work collaboratively with the People & Culture team for recruitment, performance rostering and training of the Engineering crew, as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree/qualification in Mechanical/Maritime Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years marine maintenance management and 10 years maintenance experience.
• Experience with SMS & ISM.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

What we can offer you:

• Remuneration package of $140,000 annual salary.
• Career growth in a progressive and expanding Australian company.
• A supportive and collaborative office team environment.
• The opportunity to work and travel in amazing destinations and with inspiring products.

As we screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our needs, we will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success!