Officer Maintenance Technical

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

14% superannuation contributions

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Parental leave: 26 weeks full-paid, or

Parental leave: 52 weeks half-paid for

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. in Western Australia is seeking an Officer Maintenance Technical for the Boddington Bauxite Mine to coordinate daily work and drive safe, reliable mobile maintenance outcomes.

This permanent role operates on a 42-hour week with day and night shifts on a continuous roster, and is drive-in/drive-out from nearby communities. You will review work requests, allocate resources, monitor schedules and contribute to maintenance strategies while coaching team members to

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-industry mobile maintenance environment.
• Proficient in SAP maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and hazard identification.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative communication with technicians and teams.
• Experience coaching colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Review and scope work requests to prioritise planning.
• Allocate labour and equipment based on priorities.
• Monitor schedules and develop recovery plans when off track.
• Contribute to maintenance strategies and ensure work orders close correctly.

Skills

Heavy-industry maintenance

SAP maintenance planning

Safety leadership

Planning & organising

Effective communication

Team coaching

Education

Trade qualification

Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor exam

Tools

SAP

Maintenance planning software

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent role, 42 hours per week, Day Shift / Night Shift Continuous Rosterat our Boddington Bauxite Mine, which is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

This position is a drive in drive out role with no camp facilities, however buses do run from Mandurah and Armadale.

As an Officer Maintenance Technical, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and reliable mobile maintenance outcomes by coordinating daily work and enabling the crew to perform at their best. This role is not specific to any production area. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Review and scope work requests, helping ensure activities are prioritised and ready for effective planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate resource capacity information and allocate labour and equipment in line with agreed priorities.
• Monitor work schedules, communicate emerging issues and develop practical recovery plans when activities move off track.
• Support continuous improvement by providing input into maintenance strategies and ensuring completed work orders are closed accurately.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Experience in a heavy-industry mobile maintenance environment, with a sound understanding of maintenance activities and operational priorities.
• Confidence using SAP maintenance planning and scheduling functions, along with work management and resource planning systems.
• A visible and caring approach to safety, with the ability to identify hazards, reinforce critical controls and encourage safe work practices.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to set clear priorities, monitor progress and respond constructively to changing demands.
• Collaborative communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to engage effectively with technicians, operators, contractors and wider teams.
• A supportive approach to leadership, with experience coaching colleagues, sharing technical knowledge and helping others build confidence and capability

Qualifications for this position are:

• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Successful completion of the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor exam

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 12 November 2026.