Supervisor - Maintenance

Maintenance Supervisor

Macmahon is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to support the recommencement of operations at Mt Carlton mine. Located approximately two hours south of Townsville, Mt Carlton is a gold silver operation preparing to transition from care and maintenance back into production. This restart presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of safe, efficient and sustainable operational practices from the outset.

 

This is a frontline leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced mining environment, takes pride in team performance, and is committed to achieving high levels of equipment reliability.

 

This position operates on a 7 Days On/ 7 Days Off roster, DIDO only.

 

About The Role

  • Supervise daily maintenance activities for mobile, fixed and ancillary plant. 
  • Provide strong safety leadership and ensure compliance with all site standards and procedures. 
  • Allocate tasks, manage resources and support an efficient workflow across shifts. 
  • Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks, field leadership interactions and inspections. 
  • Support effective planning and scheduling by working closely with the maintenance planner. 
  • Diagnose issues and support trades with technical troubleshooting. 
  • Ensure quality maintenance work is completed to OEM and site specifications. 
  • Assist with reporting, work orders, and maintenance system updates. 
  • Champion continuous improvement and contribute to asset reliability initiatives.

 

About You

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Leading Hand in surface mining or heavy industry. 
  • Relevant trade qualification (HD fitter, electrician, boilermaker etc.). 
  • Strong understanding of mobile equipment maintenance (e.g., Cat, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr – or site-specific fleets). 
  • Demonstrated safety leadership and an ability to influence safe behaviours. 
  • Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to build a positive team culture and mentor trades personnel. 
  • Competent using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, Pulse – or site equivalent).


Employee Benefits

  • Ongoing career development opportunities 
  • Access to lifestyle, financial, and mental health support programs
  • Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and more
  • Discounts across Macmahon's retail, vehicle, insurance, and banking partners

 

About Macmahon

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.

 

Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

 

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