Senior Mechanical Supervisor – Mining Workshop Lead

Sime Motors; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation with full catering

On-site gym and recreation facilities

Competitive salary with annual wage/in

Health & safety focus

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking Mechanical Supervisors to lead a workshop team at McArthur River Mine. This permanent role operates on a 2 on / 2 off day and night roster and emphasizes safe, efficient maintenance outcomes.

You will manage major mechanical works, drive safety, and deliver operational excellence while developing team capability and maintaining high standards of quality and communication.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications that matter – relevant Mechanical trade qualification.
• Leadership experience – 3–5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role within mining or heavy earthmoving industries.
• Technical expertise – strong knowledge of Caterpillar systems, parts, and service processes.
• Safety-first mindset – demonstrated commitment to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills – ability to effectively communicate, document, and manage time across multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement focus – initiative-driven with a commitment to quality, reliability, and building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team – provide active management, leadership, coaching, and guidance to workshop employees and contractors while ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld.
• Drive safety and compliance – maintain a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring governance and compliance across all mechanical activities and installations.
• Deliver operational excellence – ensure KPIs, targets, timeframes, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage major projects – maintain single point accountability for all major mechanical works, ensuring continuity, progress, and clear communication.
• Improve performance and quality – work closely with the team to enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Develop workforce capability – create and manage a Mechanical Skills Training Matrix to build team capability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Caterpillar systems

Team development

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking Mechanical Supervisors to lead a workshop team at McArthur River Mine. This permanent role operates on a 2 on / 2 off day and night roster and emphasizes safe, efficient maintenance outcomes.

You will manage major mechanical works, drive safety, and deliver operational excellence while developing team capability and maintaining high standards of quality and communication.