Coordinator, Breakdown - Olive Downs

CIMIC; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package.

Ongoing training & development.

Safety-first culture.

Discounts incl. health insurance & 750

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Breakdown Coordinator for Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin, QLD. Based at Olive Downs, you will coordinate repair labour for autonomous drills, maintain safety standards and generate work orders for unplanned events.

Key duties include communicating with drill controllers, using JDE, and reporting anomalies to OEM. The role emphasizes fast learning, adaptability and following procedures in a high‑reliability environment.

Qualifications

• Current Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 and Driver's Licence required.
• Machinery certificates SSE/RII required.
• Ability to understand information quickly to support decision‑making.
• Able to adapt to change and manage pressure while staying positive.
• Follows all safety directions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive communications from the drill controllers and allocate support labour to repair autonomous drills.
• Create work orders for unplanned field events and capture all repair information in JDE.
• Identify system configuration anomalies and report back to OEM.

Skills

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11

Driver's Licence

Decision making

Adaptability

Procedures adherence

Education

SSE/RII certificates

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Breakdown Coordinator to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality environmental solutions and results at Pembroke Resource’s new autonomous project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex.

Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is an exciting autonomous mine project located 80 km south-east of Moranbah, with mining operations that started mid-2023. Thiess proudly delivers full-service mining operations, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and the construction of mine infrastructure.

Camp is located at Civeo Coppabella, with bus transport provided daily from camp to site. A bus service is also available for locals, making it easy to join our team and be part of this world‑class operation.

Roster: 7:7 Location: Olive Downs Complex, Bowen Basin, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time

As the Breakdown Coordinator, you will:

• Receive communications from the drill controllers and allocate support labour to repair autonomous drills
• Comply with all reasonable management instructions and directions as issued by Supervisor
• Create work orders for unplanned field events and capture all repair information in JDE
• Identifying system configuration anomalies and reporting back to OEM

About you

• Current Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 and Driver's License
• Relevant machinery evidence (SSE/ RII certificates)
• Demonstrates a rapid understanding of information presented and uses it to support decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Adapts to change and manages pressure effectively whilst maintaining a positive outlook.
• Follows all directions and procedures related to the role in order to ensure a safe and productive work environment

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Coordinator, Breakdown - Olive Downs Australia