Maintenance Supervisor - Substation

Tomago Aluminium; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with Annual Incentive Program

Flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight

16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers

Free onsite gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program for family

Onsite free parking

Onsite canteen facilities

Job summary

A leading Aluminium manufacturer in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to lead a high-performing maintenance team. You will be responsible for promoting safety, compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in heavy industry, strong communication skills, and relevant trade qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including paid parental leave and onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team in heavy industry.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach team members effectively.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with planners to execute maintenance efficiently.

Skills

Supervising trades professionals

Strong communication skills

Commitment to safety

Effective planning

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Relevant Trade qualification

Cert IV Frontline Leadership

Tools

SAP maintenance systems

Job description

About The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you’ll lead a team of qualified trades professionals and work closely with planners to deliver safe, high‑quality maintenance execution. You’ll set clear priorities, support your team’s development, and help drive reliability across our substation assets.

What You’ll Lead And Deliver

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead, support and develop a high‑performing maintenance team
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with WHS and environmental standards
• Communicate work requirements clearly and prioritise effectively
• Mentor and coach team members, including performance development
• Collaborate with planners and operations to execute maintenance efficiently
• Support continuous improvement and proactive maintenance initiatives

What you’ll bring

You will bring experience and capability that supports strong leadership and reliable maintenance execution, including:

• Experience supervising or leading trades professionals in maintenance or heavy industry
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Effective planning and problem‑solving ability
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems
• Relevant Trade qualification
• HV experience and/or Cert IV Frontline Leadership (desirable)

Why Tomago Aluminium

Tomago Aluminium is a globally competitive manufacturer of primary aluminium products and one of the industry’s most dynamic and innovative producers. Based in the Hunter Region for more than 42 years, we offer long‑term stability, modern technologies, and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

Our people are transforming the business for a sustainable future — and you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with Annual Incentive Program
• Enjoy flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers (after 12 months service)
• Free onsite gym facilities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for all family members
• Onsite free parking
• Onsite canteen facilities

All applications must attach a current resume. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Preferred candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of the pre‑employment medical in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy.

Please note: The Company is currently consulting with its workforce about the future of its operations. Applicants progressing to interview will be provided with further updates.