Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist

South32; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Superannuation

Share plans

Gym & facilities

Job summary

South32 in Australia is seeking an Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist to consolidate and coordinate materials, spares and rotable components for weekly maintenance and shutdown work across Fixed Plant assets. This is a permanent full-time FIFO role from Darwin or Cairns.

You will maintain inventory accuracy, process SAP data requests, liaise with Supply teams and vendors, and support master data audits, ensuring safe and efficient operations in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bust line: 3+ years in inventory management or warehouse operations.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Experience with SAP is highly regarded.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy, process credits and returns, and manage excess parts registers.
• Process SAP material master data requests and support master data audits.
• Liaise with Supply teams and vendors, flag parts shortfalls to Planners and Schedulers.
• Administer warranty claims, repairable returns and major component change-out records.

Skills

Excel

Data accuracy

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

C Class driver's licence

Forklift licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent full-time position on a 7:7 Day shift only roster FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist you will be responsible for consolidating and coordinating the materials, spares and rotable components needed to deliver safe, reliable and efficient weekly maintenance and shutdown work across Fixed Plant assets.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Maintain inventory accuracy, process credits and returns, and manage excess parts registers
• Process SAP material master data requests and support master data audits
• Liaise with Supply teams and vendors, and flag parts shortfalls to Planners and Schedulers
• Administer warranty claims, repairable returns and major component change-out records

ABOUT YOU

• Supply chain, logistics, warehousing or stores experience, with at least 3 years in inventory management or warehouse operations
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with SAP experience highly regarded
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail for data accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Qualifications for this position are:

• C Class driver's licence
• Forklift licence (or the ability to obtain one)

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 24th November 2026.

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