Maintenance Superintendent

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

8/6 FIFO roster from Rockhampton or/or

Long-term role with strong mine life

Modern fleet of heavy mining equipment

Industry-leading experience

Safety-focused, values-driven team

Job summary

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead a large mobile mining fleet across Carmichael Mine. You will drive safety, reliability and cost-effective maintenance outcomes within a FIFO roster.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll build high-performing teams, mentor leaders and deliver monthly reports to the client and head office, ensuring compliance with site standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale mining maintenance operations.
• Trade qualification as Diesel Fitter or equivalent.
• Current G1, G8 and G9 (formerly S1, S2 and S3).
• Current G2 (RIIRIS402E – Carry Out the Risk Management Process).
• Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance of a large heavy mining equipment fleet.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Build, mentor and lead high-performing maintenance teams.
• Drive equipment reliability, availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present monthly maintenance reports for the client and Head Office.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation and reporting is completed accurately.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and site standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and the client.

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Fitter)

Job description

Maintenance Superintendent | Carmichael Mine | 8/6 FIFO

Lead a high-performing maintenance team supporting one of Queensland's largest mining operations.

Why MacKellar?

• Competitive salary package
• 8/6 FIFO roster from Rockhampton or Townsville
• Long-term role with strong mine life and job security
• Work with a modern fleet of heavy mining equipment
• Join an industry leader with over 50 years of mining experience
• Be part of a safety-focused, values-driven team

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, MacKellar is a trusted name in the mining and civil earthmoving industries. We operate one of Australia's largest fleets of heavy mining equipment and are recognised for delivering safe, reliable and efficient mining services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance activities across a large mobile fleet, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard while meeting operational and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance of a large heavy mining equipment fleet
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule and within budget
• Build, mentor and lead high-performing maintenance teams
• Drive equipment reliability, availability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present monthly maintenance reports for the client and Head Office
• Ensure all maintenance documentation and reporting is completed accurately
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and site standards
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and the client

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven leadership experience within large-scale mining maintenance operations.

You will have:

• Extensive experience as a Maintenance Superintendent managing large mobile mining fleets
• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or equivalent
• Current G1, G8 and G9 (formerly S1, S2 and S3)
• Current G2 (RIIRIS402E – Carry Out the Risk Management Process)
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams

Why Join MacKellar?

At MacKellar, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our teams, maintain our equipment to the highest standards and provide long-term career opportunities across some of Australia's leading mining operations.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Superintendent looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Only applicants with the relevant qualifications and demonstrated mining maintenance leadership experience will be considered.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.