Lead Mechanical Supervisor – FIFO Mining Fleet

Terra Industrial New Zealand; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off roster

Camp accommodation

Company-funded flights

Permanent full-time

Career progression

Income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our Carmichael Mine operations, providing leadership to the maintenance team and overseeing safe, efficient maintenance of a CAT fleet. The role offers a family-friendly 7 on 7 off day shift roster with FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville.

Join a modern, long-life coal operation and contribute to safety, reliability and continuous improvement across the workshop, while developing leadership capability and

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in mechanical maintenance for mining.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in mining or heavy earthmoving.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar equipment maintenance and repair.
• Commitment to safety and high workplace health standards.
• Clear communication with frontline teams and stakeholders.
• Focus on reliability, efficiency and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team, provide leadership coaching to tradespeople and contractors.
• Drive safety performance and maintain high safety standards on site.
• Deliver maintenance outcomes, overseeing planned and breakdown work.
• Manage major repairs, coordinating resources and scopes safely and on time.
• Improve operational performance by increasing efficiency and reliability.
• Build workforce capability through mentoring and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety standards

Strong communication

Continuous improvement

Caterpillar equipment knowledge

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our Carmichael Mine operations, providing leadership to the maintenance team and overseeing safe, efficient maintenance of a CAT fleet. The role offers a family-friendly 7 on 7 off day shift roster with FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville.

Join a modern, long-life coal operation and contribute to safety, reliability and continuous improvement across the workshop, while developing leadership capability and