Maintenance Superintendent

Golding Contractors; Coppabella; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider is seeking two experienced Maintenance Superintendents to lead maintenance teams on a mining project in Queensland. The role involves supervising maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving team performance. Candidates should have a trade qualification or degree in maintenance, senior leadership experience in mining, and a strong knowledge of SAP. Join a culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Superintendent or senior maintenance leadership role within mining.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP for managing work orders and maintenance planning.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the dozer and excavator maintenance crews.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification or degree in maintenance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Golding is a leading provider of mining, urban, and civil infrastructure project management services, delivering successful projects across Queensland and South Australia. We are committed to providing reliable, cost-effective solutions that create real value for our clients.

Due to our growing project, we are currently seeking two experienced Maintenance Superintendents to lead our Dozer & Excavator Maintenance team on the South Walker Creek Mining Project. This opportunity is just 1.5 hours from Mackay on an attractive 8/6 roster!

These two brand new positions will report to our Maintenance Manager, and you will provide leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities. This is a key leadership role where your ability to drive team performance, optimise equipment availability, and uphold safety standards will directly impact project success.

With a strong partnership in place with our client Stanmore, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing project that has recently secured a five-year contract extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the dozer and excavator maintenance crews to deliver safe and effective work outcomes.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities to optimise fleet performance and availability.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, client, and company standards and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance processes and team capability.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities to build high-performing teams.

Key Requirements:

• Trade qualification or degree in maintenance (essential).
• Previous experience in a Superintendent or senior maintenance leadership role within mining.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP with proven ability to manage work orders, reporting, and maintenance planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Golding:

Guided by our vision: “Excellent and Improving against Every Measure”, be part of a company with a proud history and a future focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Work in capable, supportive project teams that deliver real value and certainty for clients.

Join a culture built on positivity, resilience, and the belief that success comes through learning and growth since 1942.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.