Maintenance Supervisor - Olive Downs Complex

Cimic Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

FIFO option (subject to approval)

Salary package

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at Olive Downs Complex in QLD. You will lead a team to maintain mobile mining fleet, ensuring safety, reliability and high performance.

Roster 7/7 days & nights, camp accommodation, DIDO or FIFO subject to approval. Strong mentoring, coaching and leadership will drive continuous improvement and fleet availability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in open cut mining.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability and performance.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop maintenance teams to meet service times.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities to optimise fleet availability.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Education

Mechanical Trade or Engineering degree

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Olive Downs Complex

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you a values-driven leader with a strong maintenance background and a passion for developing high-performing teams? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our high-performing team at the Olive Downs Complex.

As a key member of the Olive Downs maintenance team, you'll be responsible for leading safe, reliable and efficient maintenance operations across our mobile mining fleet, ensuring equipment availability is maximised while driving strong safety, productivity and performance outcomes.

Roster: 7/7 Days & Nights | Location: Olive Downs Complex, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and providing ongoing mentoring.


• Plan, manage and execute maintenance activities to achieve service time targets, schedule compliance and fleet reliability outcomes.


• Support the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Superintendents in implementing safety initiatives, managing resources and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

About you

You are a collaborative and results-focused leader with experience in open cut mining maintenance and a genuine commitment to safety, reliability and team performance.

You will also bring:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification or tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.


• Extensive post-trade or relevant maintenance experience within a mining environment.


• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role.


• Strong commitment to health, safety, environment and community standards.


• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and condition monitoring.


• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.


• Sound understanding of mining legislation and compliance requirements.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.


• Lifestyle roster: 7/7 (Days & Nights).


• Camp accommodation and meals provided, DIDO or FIFO (subject to approval).


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.


• Health and wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality.


• Salary continuance insurance.


• Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance, travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.