Maintenance Supervisor - FIFO NT

Exact Contracting; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Contracting are seeking a site-based Workshop Supervisor to lead maintenance on remote civil and mining projects in the Northern Territory. You will oversee safe, cost-effective maintenance, manage resources, and keep maintenance schedules on track while reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Project Manager.

The role requires a Heavy Diesel Fitter trade qualification, supervisory experience, and hands-on ability with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi mobile equipment and trucks.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Fitter is required.
• Current driver’s licence is essential.
• Experience in supervisory/management roles is required.
• Experience maintaining Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi mobile equipment.
• Experience maintaining Kenworth and Mack Trucks and related gear.
• Civil/mining industry experience and understanding of mobile plant operation is essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office and maintenance systems (e.g., MEX) is preferred.
• Strong planning, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and liaison abilities with teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Willingness to work in remote locations and take a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to drive safety culture and project vision.
• Manage resources to meet maintenance schedules.
• Drive operational efficiencies on site.
• Provide leadership and on-the-ground supervision to crews.
• Coach and develop team members and conduct performance appraisals.
• Resolve conflicts within the crew and ensure safe work practices.
• Occasionally perform servicing, repair and diagnostics on mobile plant equipment.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Driver’s Licence

Supervisory Experience

Caterpillar/Komatsu/Hitachi mobile设备

Kenworth/Mack Trucks

Civil/Mining experience

MS Office / Maintenance systems (e.g.,

Planning & Time Management

Strong Communication

Remote Work Readiness

Hands-on Approach

Job description

30th October, 2026

Key role assisting with maximising plant availability, maintenance schedules, preventative and breakdown maintenance on remote civil & mining projects

Exact Contracting are seeking a workshop supervisor to join their remote civil construction and mining projects in remote Northern Territory.

This role will be a site based workshop role and reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager and Project Manager.

You will be responsible for supervising safe and cost effective maintenance activities on projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading from the front and driving our culture and vision to lead the industry through safety;
• Effectively managing resources to ensure achievement of maintenance schedules;
• Driving operational efficiencies;
• Providing effective leadership and supervision through ‘on the ground’ presence, direction, guidance and feedback to teams and individuals;
• Inspiring and encouraging others towards goal achievement;
• Periodically assessing employee performance by conducting scheduled appraisals in accordance with performance objectives and prepares corrective and development plans as necessary;
• Resolving problems and conflict arising within the crew;
• As required this position will also be responsible for “being on the tools” and carrying out the servicing, repair, and maintenance of the company's mobile plant equipment, as well as fault finding & diagnostics to assist the prevention of break downs or unexpected down time of machinery.

Role Requirements

• Heavy Diesel Fitter Trade qualification;
• Current drivers licence;
• Experience in supervisory/management role;
• Experience maintaining Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi mobile equipment;
• Experience in maintaining Kenworth and Mack Trucks and a wide range of ancillary gear;
• Previous civil/mining industry experience and solid understanding of mobile plant and crushing operation and maintenance;
• Experience with and confident using Microsoft Office and maintenance related systems (e.g., MEX);
• Effective planning ability, time management, and prioritisation;
• Confident communicator with the ability to effectively liaise with other employees, clients, suppliers and sub-contractors;
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude;
• Desire to work in remote locations; and
• Have a hands on approach.

Our Company

Established in 1992, we have a reputable history in the civil, mining, and agricultural industries, built from delivering quality results for our clients.

Today, we employ over 500 people nationally and are regarded for the ability to deliver projects on time, safely and to a high standard.

Pre-Employment

All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance, pre-employment medical, and drug and alcohol screening.

Exact Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.