Maintenance Manager

Regional Livestock Exchanges; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all I

30% discount from Ringers Western

JB HI-FI corporate rate

Job summary

Regional Livestock Exchanges is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to own maintenance performance at the SELX site in Yass NSW. You will drive proactive planning, hands-on problem solving and team coordination to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

You will manage maintenance activities, oversee scheduling, and liaise with the Business/Site Manager to ensure compliance, reliability and readiness for day-to-day livestock operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant and equipment maintenance.
• Light fabrication and welding experience.
• Knowledge of loaders, tractors, bobcats.
• Knowledge of pumps and livestock watering systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and team leadership.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic operational environment with proactive maintenance and reliability.
• Q fever vaccination or willingness to get one.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities with the Manager to meet compliance requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and document maintenance to support operations.
• Oversee the maintenance management system, prioritise and schedule works.
• Plan, allocate and supervise maintenance across the site.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture and address risks.
• Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain spare parts, tools and consumables for fast response.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Fabrication & welding

Equipment knowledge

Pumps & watering systems

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is a leading agriculture organisation with core strengths of Infrastructure Management, stock handling and sales services, our operations are located throughout the eastern seaboard. These roles are located at the South Eastern Livestock Exchange (SELX) facility, located on Bellevale Road, Yass NSW 2582..

About the Role:

Are you an experienced maintenance leader who enjoys keeping critical infrastructure operating safely, reliably and efficiently? This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance performance in a fast-paced livestock environment, leading proactive planning, hands-on problem solving and team coordination to ensure the site remains operational, compliant and ready to support day-to-day business activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance activities in partnership with the Business/Site Manager to achieve and exceed operational compliance requirements, including Work Health & Safety, relevant legislation, licensing obligations and applicable codes of practice.
• Take responsibility for the identification, planning, coordination and documentation of maintenance activities to support continuous site operations and maintain the site to a high standard.
• Oversee the maintenance management system, ensuring works are prioritised, scheduled, recorded and completed in a timely manner, with purchasing coordinated through the Business/Site Manager in line with finance processes and expectations.
• Plan, allocate and supervise maintenance work across the site, including oversight of maintenance team members, contractors and day-to-day work priorities.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture by identifying risks, addressing emerging issues early and ensuring critical infrastructure, plant and equipment are available, safe and operating correctly.
• Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance programs to minimise downtime, improve reliability and support efficient livestock operations.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts, tools and consumables to enable efficient response times, reduce operational disruption and support effective maintenance delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in plant and equipment maintenance.
• Light Fabrication and welding experience.
• Knowledge of plant and equipment such as loaders, tractors, bobcats
• Knowledge of pumps and livestock watering systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise work in a busy operational environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic operational environment where proactive maintenance, practical leadership and a strong focus on infrastructure reliability are essential.
• A supportive team environment where your opinion and voice are heard and respected.
• The chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding industry.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations
• 30% discount from Ringers Western
• Corporate rate with JB HI-FI

Please note: this role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.