Maintenance Supervisor (Excavators)

MacKellar Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift only roster

Company vehicle supplied

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to own day-to-day activities across our Liebherr excavator fleet. This hands-on supervisory role focuses on safe, efficient, and cost-conscious outcomes while ensuring reporting is completed accurately.

You will guide fitters, set safety and performance expectations, and support a high-quality maintenance and repair program on site in Queensland. This is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising Excavator Fitters, especially Liebherr equipment.
• Trade-qualified with a strong safety record.
• Proven track record leading teams with a safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair activities to meet safety, budget and schedule targets.
• Provide visible leadership on the floor and uphold safe work practices.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of daily activities.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead practical implementation.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the maintenance team.

Skills

Leadership on floor

Safety focus

Team management

Reporting & documentation

Process improvement

Education

Trade qualification

G1–G9 Mining Supervisor competencies

RIIRIS402D Risk Management

Standard 11

Driver's Licence

Job description

• Competitive remuneration and company vehicle supplied
• Long term project with well-established workshop facilities

Why MacKellar

• Day Shift Only roster
• Competitive remuneration and company vehicle supplied
• Long term project with well-established workshop facilities

We are seeking an experienced leader to take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance activities across our Liebherr excavator fleet. This is a hands-on supervisory position, responsible for driving safe, efficient and cost-conscious maintenance outcomes while ensuring all reporting and documentation requirements are met.

You will play a key role in setting expectations on safety, performance and teamwork, while supporting fitters to deliver high-quality maintenance and repair outcomes

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance and repair activities to meet safety, budget and scheduling targets
• Provide visible leadership on the floor, setting the standard for safe work practices
• Ensure all maintenance work and daily activities are accurately documented and reported
• Build strong working relationships and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead teams to develop and implement practical solutions
• Actively promote a strong and positive safety culture across the maintenance team

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience supervising Excavator Fitters, with strong exposure to Liebherr equipment highly advantageous
• A recognised trade qualification
• A proven track record of leading teams with a strong safety focus and positive safety outcomes
• Current Mining Supervisor competencies (G1, G8, G9) – formerly S1, S2, S3
• Current G2 – Carry out the Risk Management Process (RIIRIS402D)
• Current Standard 11 and valid Driver’s Licence

When you join MacKellar, you become part of a business that genuinely values its people, prioritises safety, and respects the communities in which we operate. We welcome diverse perspectives, skills and experiences and believe they make us stronger as a team.

Only applicants who meet the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.