Maintenance Superintendent - Fixed Plant

Aurelia Metals; Hillston; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Share plans

Family-friendly rosters

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Health perks

Counselling

Flexible work options

Relocation support

Career progression

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking a Maintenance Leader for Peak Mine, NSW, overseeing the maintenance of critical surface fixed plant assets including shaft hoisting systems, winders and conveyors. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will drive asset reliability and safety across the operation.

The role requires extensive underground maintenance experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in asset management and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Formal mechanical trade qualification or engineering degree is required.
• Extensive underground maintenance experience is essential.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and shaft hoisting/winder systems preferred.
• Exposure to conveyors and mine infrastructure beneficial.
• Strong focus on asset management and reliability is required.
• Budget management and contractor oversight experience is valued.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of Peak fixed plant assets and related infrastructure.
• Ensure asset reliability and safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Manage maintenance team, budget, and contractor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance across shaft hoisting, winders and conveyors.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Engineering degree

Underground maintenance

Maintenance team leadership

Shaft hoisting & winders

Conveyors & mine infra

Asset management & reliability

Budget & contracts

Safety leadership

Communication & leadership

Koepe or drum winders

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification or Engineering Degree

Job description

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth. The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead the maintenance of Peak critical surface fixed plant assets, including shaft hoisting systems, winders, conveyors and associated infrastructure. You will be responsible for asset reliability, team leadership and continuous improvement, ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment essential to mine production.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance
• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Qualifications And Experience

• Mechanical Trade Qualification or Engineering Degree
• Extensive underground mining maintenance experience
• Experience leading maintenance teams
• Experience with shaft hoisting and winder systems
• Exposure to conveyors and mine infrastructure
• Strong asset management and reliability focus
• Budget and contractor management experience
• Demonstrated safety leadership
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• Experience with Koepe or drum winders highly regarded

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED - BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What We Offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What To Expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.