- Multiple permanent full-time positions – 7/7 Day/Night Rotating Roster
- Live and work locally | 45 mins from Toowoomba
- Maintain a large fleet of CAT, Hitachi & Letourneau equipment

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

With stage 3 approved in 2022, the operation is set to continue production into the 2030s. When fully ramped-up, Stage 3 operations are expected to deliver about five million tonnes of saleable product per annum.

About the role:

As NAC continues to progress, we are now seeking experienced Mobile Maintenance Diesel Fitters (Mechanical Trade) to join the Mobile Maintenance Team on a permanent, full-time basis. Working a 7/7 day / night rotating roster and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Mobile Maintenance Diesel Fitter plays a pivotal role in performing safe & effective mobile machinery maintenance and delivering machine availability targets.

What you will do:

- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance activities on a wide range of Caterpillar, Hitachi & Letourneau heavy earthmoving machinery
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
- Conduct in-pit breakdowns repairs and fault finding
- Complete machine rebuilds and component change outs across the mining fleet
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements

To be considered for these opportunities you will bring:

- Diesel Fitting Trade Qualifications
- Proven heavy mobile earthmoving equipment experience in a production mining environment
- Current coal board medical and Standard 11 Induction (Or willing to obtain)
- Experience with Caterpillar, Hitachi and Letourneau machines preferable
- Queensland driver’s licence (manual)




- Experience with computer-based maintenance systems (desirable)

To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:

- A solid safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidents
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a team
- High attention to detail and precision in executing tasks
- Ability to work well as a team and independently
- Ability to undergo and pass a coal board medical
- Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day / night roster including weekends and night shift
- The ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment

What working at NAC offers:

- Excellent remuneration package including annual bonus scheme
- $5000 contributed annual to your private health (Medibank)
- 6 weeks annual leave per annum (equates to 3 swings)
- Coal Long Service Leave after 8 years’ service in the industry
- Novated Lease / Salary packaging
- Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver discount program
- Wellness programs including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
- Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
- Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

Why work with us:

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

NAC offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

New Hope Group and NAC are Equal Opportunity Employers and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.

New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.

📌 Mobile Maintenance Diesel Fitters (Toowoomba)
🏢 New Hope Group
📍 Toowoomba