Officer - Vehicle Inspector

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines is seeking an organised and detail-focused Officer – Vehicle Inspector to support safe and compliant operation of vehicles across site. The role works on the 5/2/4/3 roster and requires a current driver’s licence with mechanical experience.

You will conduct inspections of light and heavy vehicles, record outcomes, maintain vehicle registers and liaise with maintenance teams to drive safety and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle inspections, fleet administration or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical inspection approach.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety requirements and defect identification.
• Ability to interpret procedures and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect light and heavy vehicles, mobile equipment and site vehicles.
• Verify vehicles meet site entry, safety and operational requirements.
• Identify defects, damage and compliance issues.
• Record inspection outcomes and maintain vehicle registers.
• Issue approvals, tags or notifications per site procedures.
• Escalate serious defects or non-compliance to supervision.

Skills

Vehicle inspections

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Trade Qualification – Mechanical

Job description

Officer – Vehicle Inspector

George Fisher Mine, Maintenance, Mobile Asset Maintenance

Mount Isa, QLD, Australia

Ref. No. 103607

Mount Isa Mines is seeking an organised and detail-focused Officer – Vehicle Inspector to support the safe and compliant operation of vehicles across site.

This position will be offered on the 5/2/4/3 roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, mobile equipment and site vehicles.
• Verify that vehicles meet site entry, safety and operational requirements.
• Identify defects, damage, missing equipment and compliance issues.
• Record inspection outcomes and maintain accurate vehicle registers and documentation.
• Issue inspection approvals, tags or notifications in accordance with site procedures.
• Escalate serious defects or non-compliance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Liaise with employees, contractors, maintenance teams and vehicle owners.
• Monitor the status of outstanding defects and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support audits, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all inspections are completed in accordance with Mount Isa Mines’ standards.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in vehicle inspections, fleet administration, compliance or a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspections and recordkeeping.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle safety requirements and defect identification.
• The ability to interpret procedures, checklists and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The confidence to identify and report non-compliance.
• A commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence.
• A current driver’s licence; relevant inspection, mechanical or heavy vehicle experience will be highly regarded.
• Trade Qualification – Mechanical is essential

Why work with Mount Isa Mines?

Mount Isa Mines offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team in a major Queensland mining operation. You will contribute directly to maintaining safe, reliable and compliant vehicle operations across site.

For further information please contact: Bec McManus on 0427 559 840

Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 21st September 2026