Supervisor - Maintenance Service Team

XPS Materials Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

15 days on/13 days off roster

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrificing benefits forVehicle

Discounts with health insurance and Gl

Glencore Rewards

Job summary

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is seeking an experienced MST Supervisor to lead the Maintenance Services Team onsite, coordinating maintenance across facilities and ensuring work is performed safely and to a high standard.

Reporting to the MST Superintendent, you will manage a diverse crew of trades and semi-skilled personnel, work with the planner to schedule and track work orders, and drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Building, or related discipline.
• S1/S2/S3 Surface Mining certifications or equivalent leadership qualifications.
• Current Forklift Licence.
• Supervisory experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience with SAP or similar CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily maintenance activities, ensuring work is prioritised and completed to operational needs.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and statutory maintenance programs across site facilities.
• Work with the MST Planner to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, and system compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, inspections, and risk management.
• Monitor maintenance performance, identify improvements, and manage backlogs.
• Supervise employees and contractors, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Support workforce planning including rostering, leave, recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reporting to support business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support site operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Education

Trade qualification (Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry/Building)

S1/S2/S3 Surface Mining certs

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supervisor - Maintenance Service Team

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, MRM produces and processes zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut mine. Our products are then transported to the Bing Bong loading facility and shipped worldwide, used in everyday products across mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

Our Benefits:

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 15 days on/13 days off roster
• Career Growth: Access excellent career development opportunities.
• Financial Flexibility: Salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.
• Longevity – Mine life approved to 2038.

About The Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced MST Supervisor to lead our Maintenance Services Team (MST). This site-based leadership position is responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance activities across site facilities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Reporting to the MST Superintendent, you will oversee a diverse team of trade-qualified and semi-skilled personnel while working closely with key stakeholders to deliver planned and reactive maintenance activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining site infrastructure, driving safety performance, supporting workforce development, and ensuring effective maintenance planning and execution across the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily maintenance activities, ensuring work is prioritised and completed in line with operational requirements.
• Coordinate preventative, corrective, and statutory maintenance programs across site facilities and infrastructure.
• Work closely with the MST Planner to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, and system compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, workplace inspections, safety observations, and risk management activities.
• Monitor maintenance performance, identify improvement opportunities, and manage maintenance backlogs.
• Supervise employees and contractors, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Support workforce planning, including rostering, leave management, recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, and operational records and provide reporting to support business objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure maintenance services effectively support site operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and service delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Building, or a related discipline.
• Current S1, S2 and S3 Surface Mining certifications, or equivalent leadership qualifications relevant to site requirements.
• Current Forklift Licence.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience within mining, facilities maintenance, construction, or a similar heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning systems and work management processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems is highly desirable.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first, and Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate. Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss this with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact [e-mail]

Note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.