Maintenance Administrator – Mining Ops

Elevate Technology; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and development

Safety-first culture across operations

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary sacrifice options

Corporate discounts at retailers

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Maintenance Administrator to join the Olive Downs Complex. This role provides essential administrative support to maintenance activities, asset data integrity, schedule management, and reporting to support site performance.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and team to ensure timely processing of POs, fuel reconciliations, timesheets, and monthly reports. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong MS Office skills, experience in mining or heavy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration role within the mining, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry sectors.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate and timely outcomes.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with JDE or similar maintenance/business management systems (desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health requirements and/or First Aid qualifications will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Maintenance Department, ensuring key objectives and operational requirements are achieved.
• Maintain asset master records and support accurate data management across maintenance systems.
• Manage daily fuel and oil reconciliations, timesheet administration, and purchase order processing.
• Compile monthly plant reports, balance sheets, and maintenance performance documentation.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager and wider team with additional administrative functions as required.
• Support end-of-month reporting requirements and ensure critical deadlines are met

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

First Aid

Mining safety knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

JDE / CMMS

Job description

Thiess is seeking a Maintenance Administrator to join the Olive Downs Complex. This role provides essential administrative support to maintenance activities, asset data integrity, schedule management, and reporting to support site performance.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and team to ensure timely processing of POs, fuel reconciliations, timesheets, and monthly reports. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong MS Office skills, experience in mining or heavy