Maintenance Leading Hand- Curragh North

Job ID
932042
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Blackwater
Categories
Mining Maintenance

Applications close
24 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced maintenance leader with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Leading Hand to join our high-performing team at Curragh North.

As a key member of the Curragh North team, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient fleet performance while leading a skilled mobile maintenance crew to deliver planned and breakdown maintenance activities.

Roster: 7/7 | Location: Curragh North, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full time

As the Maintenance Leading Hand, you will

- Lead and coordinate a skilled mobile maintenance team in line with Supervisor and Superintendent direction.
- Fulfil Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities during periods of absence.
- Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems and procedures.
- Source and interpret technical information from manuals, bulletins and computer-based systems.
- Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel and operational stakeholders.
- Source and requisition parts and equipment using approved ordering processes.




- Verify repairs and ensure non-conforming equipment is controlled until corrective actions have been completed.

About You

- Cert III in Heavy Diesel Fitting or equivalent trade qualification.
- Current Standard 11.
- Current S123 and RIIRIS402E G2.
- Demonstrated mining maintenance experience with exposure to leading or supervising HD Fitters.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- High regard for health, safety and environmental standards.
- Commitment to teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

- Competitive salary package.
- Even time 7/7 roster with 12.25-hour shifts.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities as part of a modern autonomous mining operation.
- Health and wellbeing rewards program.
- Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
- Flexible lifestyle arrangements with Live Local and DIDO options available.
- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us





Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders, the legendary Thiess brothers, is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning, supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: Everyone Matters Always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment where people feel safe, included and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

Learn more about working at Thiess by visiting http://thiess.com/makeyourmark.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and rewarding work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the Apply button to submit your application.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].

The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

How to apply

Applications close
24 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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