Job Description
Job ID ****** Job Type Permanent Full Time Location Australia - Mackay Categories Mining Maintenance, Supervisory / Management
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Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.
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Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.
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The Opportunity
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Are you an experienced maintenance leader with a passion for operational excellence, reliability and people leadership? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Superintendent to join our high-performing team at Peak Downs Mine, Queensland.
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As a key member of the Peak Downs team, you'll be responsible for leading maintenance execution, asset performance, reliability improvement and workforce engagement initiatives to ensure safe, predictable and cost-effective equipment availability aligned to production objectives.
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Roster: 8/6 Day Shift Only | Location: Peak Downs Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time
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As the Maintenance Superintendent, you will:
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Lead, coach and develop Supervisors and Planners through visible leadership, capability development and succession planning initiatives.
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Oversee and coordinate daily and weekly mobile maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operations.
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Drive equipment reliability, asset performance and maintenance strategies that support production targets and business objectives.
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Manage team performance, allocate resources effectively and maintain accurate records to support informed decision-making.
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Foster a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
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About you
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You are a collaborative and results-driven leader with extensive experience in open cut mining maintenance and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes through your team.
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Trade Certificate, Engineering Degree or equivalent qualifications.
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Minimum five years' experience in a similar leadership role within the mining industry.
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Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
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Robust commitment to health, safety, environment and community outcomes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure operational environment.
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Experience with maintenance management systems, with JDE experience highly regarded.
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Strong budgeting and cost management capability.
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Experience in maintenance planning, contract management and asset management.
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Proven success driving culture change, continuous improvement and business performance.
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What's on offer
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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.
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Competitive salary package.
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8/6 roster with day shift only.
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Charter flights to and from Brisbane.
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Flexible accommodation options including camp accommodation with meals provided or DIDO with Living Out of Camp Allowance.
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Health and wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality.
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Salary continuance insurance.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
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A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
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Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
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About Us
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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. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values .
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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.
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We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
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This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
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Shape the future of maintenance at Peak Downs. Lead high-performing teams and maximise fleet reliability with Thiess.
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