Mining Maintenance Superintendent - Lead Safe Operations

Macmahon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance teams across a major mining operation in Central Queensland. You will be responsible for safe, efficient and reliable performance of mobile maintenance while driving continuous improvement in planning, scheduling and asset performance.

Join a growing project restart with opportunities for career progression, collaborate with Operations, HSEQT and Planning, and shape a culture of safety, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in mining environments.
• Strong background in mobile maintenance for heavy mining fleets.
• Experience across maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting functions.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop people.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams to safely achieve production and maintenance targets.
• Drive compliance with maintenance strategies, schedules and operational plans.
• Manage maintenance performance across safety, reliability, cost and quality metrics.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to supervisors and trades personnel.
• Oversee maintenance planning activities, budgeting processes and resource allocation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance and operational efficiency.

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tertiary qualification in related discipline

Job description

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together and built to last.

As part of our East Coast Mining business, you’ll be joining a high-performing operation in Central Queensland that plays a key role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable mining services. With an exciting project restart on the horizon, now is the ideal time to join a growing team and make your mark.

Our leaders set the tone. You’ll shape the culture, guide performance and create an environment where people are supported, safe and able to do their best work.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance teams across a major mining operation in Central Queensland.
You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable performance of our mobile maintenance function while driving continuous improvement across planning, scheduling and asset performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader looking to contribute to an upcoming project restart and further develop their career, with a clear pathway toward future management opportunities.
Working closely with Operations, HSEQT, Planning and Maintenance teams, you will provide leadership that supports high-quality maintenance outcomes and strong workforce engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams to safely achieve production and maintenance targets
• Drive compliance with maintenance strategies, schedules and operational plans
• Manage maintenance performance across safety, reliability, cost and quality metrics
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to supervisors, planners and trades personnel
• Oversee maintenance planning activities, budgeting processes and resource allocation
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance and operational efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience within mining maintenance environments
• Strong background in mobile maintenance, with experience managing heavy mining fleets
• Experience across maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting functions
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop people
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making capability
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence
• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or tertiary qualification in a related discipline
• Location: Central Queensland (Mackay/Rockhampton region)
• Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Days Off DIDO
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• An organisation that does things the right way, with strong backing from experienced leaders and support teams
• Opportunity to shape performance, culture and operational success
• Be part of an exciting project restart and help build the next chapter of a significant mining operation
• A pathway for career progression into senior leadership roles

Ready to lead a team that delivers? Apply now.

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