Contractor Supervisor

Perilya; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role based in Broken Hill

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Perilya is seeking a Contractor Supervisor for our Broken Hill maintenance team. This hands-on role leads maintenance contractors, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable operations across mobile fleet activities.

You will oversee inductions, safety compliance, field inspections, and collaboration with internal teams to drive quality and efficiency in a remote mining environment.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, or related discipline.
• Experience supervising contractors in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices for heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and work order processes.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate servicing, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and project work on the mobile fleet.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Promote and uphold safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct contractor inductions, onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Perform field inspections and quality assurance audits of completed work.
• Coordinate contractor activities with Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, and Stores personnel.
• Raise and manage work orders and purchase orders in the maintenance system.
• Maintain records relating to contractor performance and maintenance activities.
• Support safety, reliability, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to contractors.

Skills

Trade qualification

Contractor supervision

Maintenance knowledge

Maintenance management systems

Planning and organisation

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Supervisor/leadership training

Tools

SAP

Pronto

Job description

Perilya is a leading Australian base metals mining and exploration company, operating one of the country’s oldest and most significant zinc, lead, and silver mines in Broken Hill, NSW. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Perilya offers a rewarding environment for driven professionals looking to make an impact.

About the Role

Perilya is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Contractor Supervisor to join our Maintenance Department at our Broken Hill operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a diverse range of maintenance contractors supporting our mobile fleet and mining operations while playing a key role in maintaining safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for coordinating contractor activities, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance across all maintenance work.

As the Contractor Supervisor, you will be the primary point of contact for maintenance contractors working on-site. You will ensure contractors are appropriately inducted, compliant with site requirements, and performing work in accordance with Perilya's safety and maintenance standards.

This hands-on role combines contractor leadership, maintenance coordination, safety oversight, and administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with both internal teams and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate contractors undertaking servicing, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and project work on the mobile fleet.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Promote and uphold Perilya's safety culture, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct contractor inductions, onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Perform field inspections and quality assurance audits of completed work.
• Coordinate contractor maintenance activities with Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, and Stores personnel.
• Raise and manage work orders and purchase orders within the maintenance management system.
• Maintain accurate records relating to contractor performance, compliance, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to contractors while fostering strong working relationships.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A trade qualification in a mechanical, electrical, or maintenance-related discipline.
• Experience supervising contractors within a mining, maintenance, heavy industry, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices for heavy mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and work order processes.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous mining industry experience.
• Supervisor or leadership training.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
• Experience with maintenance software such as SAP, Pronto, or equivalent systems.

Why Join Perilya?

At Perilya, you'll become part of a team that values safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Based in the iconic mining city of Broken Hill, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a long-established operation while enjoying a unique lifestyle and strong community environment.

What We Offer

• Residential role based in Broken Hill.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the reliability and performance of our maintenance operations.
• Work for a respected mining company with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.