Job Description

Maintenance Coordinator – Fixed/ Mobile Plant & Material Handling

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Brisbane Location | Salary $150,000 + KPI Bonuses

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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator with a robust mechanical maintenance background to support the safe and effective execution of maintenance projects and contractor-led works at a large material handling operation in Brisbane.

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This is a hands‐on coordination role suited to a proactive, professional, and detail‐oriented individual who can oversee planned maintenance activities, manage contractors, coordinate permits and isolations, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site requirements.

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About the Role

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Working closely with the Maintenance Planner, operations personnel, maintenance teams, and external contractors, you will coordinate the delivery of planned maintenance activities and site maintenance projects.

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You will be responsible for ensuring work is properly communicated, safely prepared, appropriately resourced, and completed in line with maintenance plans, operational requirements, site procedures and quality expectations.

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The role will involve exposure to fixed and mobile plant and bulk material handling equipment, including conveyors, pumps, pipelines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, and associated site infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

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Coordinate the safe execution of planned maintenance activities and site maintenance projects.

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Coordinate external contractors engaged to complete maintenance and project work.

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Ensure maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with approved maintenance plans, operational requirements and site procedures.

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Liaise closely with the Maintenance Planner to support the successful delivery of planned maintenance activities.

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Coordinate pre‐start meetings and communicate daily work requirements to employees and contractors.

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Arrange and verify required permits, equipment isolations and switch‐on or switch‐off activities.

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Confirm that appropriate labour, parts, tooling, equipment and access requirements are available before work commences.

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Monitor work progress to ensure maintenance activities remain on schedule and meet required quality standards.

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Coordinate maintenance activities with operational requirements to minimise equipment downtime and disruption.

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Identify and escape safety, quality, resource or scheduling issues that may affect maintenance delivery.

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Participate in task risk assessments, job safety reviews and other site risk‐management processes.

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Complete regular safety interactions, workplace inspections and hazard inspections.

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Verify that work has been completed correctly and that plant and equipment are safe to return to service.

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Ensure maintenance management systems are updated with relevant work orders, progress information and project details.

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Maintain accurate records relating to contractor activities, permits, inspections and work completion.

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Provide hands‐on mechanical maintenance support where required and within the individual's level of competency.

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Promote a strong safety culture and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

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Plant and Equipment Exposure

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The successful applicant may coordinate maintenance activities involving:

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Conveyors and bulk material handling systems

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Fixed plant and associated infrastructure

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Pumps, valves and pipelines

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Gearboxes, bearings, drives and rotating equipment

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Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

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Mobile plant and support equipment

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Mechanical guarding and access systems

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Planned shutdown and outage activities

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Preventative and corrective maintenance programs

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About You

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The ideal applicant will have:

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Demonstrated experience working in a heavy industrial, mining, construction, ports, bulk handling or similar maintenance environment.

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A strong mechanical mindset and the ability to understand, coordinate and oversee mechanical maintenance activities.

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Previous experience in a Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role.

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A relevant mechanical trade qualification is highly desirable.

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Experience coordinating external contractors and multiple maintenance work fronts.

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Experience with permit‐to‐work systems, plant isolations and verification processes.

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A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

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The confidence to lead pre‐start meetings and communicate expectations clearly.

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The ability to monitor work progress and address safety, quality or scheduling concerns.

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Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

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Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to manage work orders and maintenance information.

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Robust planning, organisational and time‐management skills.

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Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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The ability to build professional working relationships with maintenance personnel, contractors, supervisors and operational stakeholders.

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A proactive, energetic and solutions‐focused approach.

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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation.

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A professional and mature approach to safety, contractor management and maintenance execution.

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Licences and Certifications

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Applicants should hold:

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A current Australian Driver Licence

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High Risk Work Licence – Forklift

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High Risk Work Licence – Elevating Work Platform

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The following certifications are desirable:

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Working Safely at Heights

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Confined Space Entry

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Current First Aid and CPR

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Isolation, permit‐to‐work or site‐authorisation training

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What's on Offer

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Brisbane‐based position.

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Ongoing projects for the right applicant.

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Exposure to large‐scale fixed plant and material handling operations.

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The opportunity to work alongside experienced maintenance and operational professionals.

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A key role coordinating maintenance projects, contractors and planned work.

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The opportunity to contribute directly to improved maintenance performance, equipment availability and site safety.

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A professional work environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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If you are an experienced maintenance skilled looking to expand your experience and play a key role in safely coordinating maintenance activities within a busy material handling environment, submit your application today.

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Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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