Service Manager

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and medical insurance discounts

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd in NSW is seeking an experienced NSW Service Manager to lead our after-sales operations for the mining division. You will manage a team of six direct reports and drive safety, performance and customer outcomes across service, field service and parts teams.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes operational excellence, financial performance and continuous improvement, with a focus on building long-term relationships with key mining customers and delivering integrated

Qualifications

• Leadership of service operations, maintenance, and customer support.
• Strong knowledge of after-sales service operations and customer support.
• Excellent commercial and financial management capabilities.
• Experience managing customer contracts and performance metrics.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across service operations, field service, and customer support.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company and statutory requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build long-term relationships with key mining customers.
• Manage service operations to achieve financial targets, productivity objectives, and KPIs.
• Oversee service planning, workforce utilisation, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency.
• Support major maintenance, rebuild, and component replacement programs across customer sites.
• Monitor and improve service performance through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with parts, technical support, warranty, and operations teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Identify business development opportunities and support growth within the NSW Mining region.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support succession planning and capability growth.

Skills

Leadership

After-sales service

Safety leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Team development

Education

Trade, engineering, or business qualifications

Job description

Liebherr is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, renowned for engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-focused solutions. As we continue to grow our Mining Division in New South Wales, we are seeking an experienced and motivated NSW Service Manager to lead our after-sales operations and drive exceptional customer outcomes.

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager – NSW Mining, the NSW Service Manager will lead a team of six direct reports and be responsible for all aspects of after-sales operations across the region. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong operational focus, commercial acumen, and a commitment to delivering industry‑leading customer support.

You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team across service operations, field service, and customer support functions.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company and statutory requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build long‑term relationships with key mining customers.
• Manage service operations to achieve financial targets, productivity objectives, and operational KPIs.
• Oversee service planning, workforce utilisation, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Support major maintenance, rebuild, and component replacement programs across customer sites.
• Monitor and improve service performance through data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with parts, technical support, warranty, and operations teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Identify business development opportunities and support growth within the NSW Mining region.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support succession planning and capability growth.
• Manage service vehicles, tooling, equipment, subcontractors and branch infrastructure.
• Support workforce planning, capability development and succession planning.
• Monitor project schedules, risks and service performance against KPIs.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership experience within mining, heavy equipment, construction, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of after‑sales service operations, maintenance management, and customer support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Excellent commercial and financial management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Experience managing customer contracts, service agreements, and operational performance metrics.
• A commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Relevant trade, engineering, or business qualifications are highly regarded.

Our Offer:

At Liebherr, we value your well‑being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.

• Retail and medical insurance discounts
• Bonus leave days
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive training programs

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate.

Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting‑edge products, long‑lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a pre‑employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

No Agencies or Third Parties please

The Company

Liebherr‑Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr‑Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectares Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

Location

Liebherr‑Australia Pty. Ltd.

6 Woodland Road

2330 Singleton

Australia (AU)

Contact

Oliver Davis

[e-mail]

One Passion. Many Opportunities.