- Join a company with over 40 years of commitment to safety and community partnerships at Australia’s northernmost coal port

- Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and a fantastic work-life balance

- Live and work near the stunning Whitsundays with relocation assistance available

For more than 40 years, the North Qld Export Terminal, located at the Port of Abbot Point, has demonstrated its commitment to safety, efficiency, responsibility, and partnership with the local community.

APO has been contracted by North Queensland Export Terminal Pty Ltd to manage operations of it’s coal export terminal at the Port of Abbot Point—Australia’s northernmost coal port—located 25 kilometres north of Bowen, between Townsville and Mackay, serving as the gateway to the Whitsundays.

Abbot Point Operations has an exciting chance for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team. As a key member of our Maintenance team, you will safely deliver rectification works to the terminals infrastructure in the event of breakdowns. You will carry out inspections and other work as directed by the Production and Maintenance Supervisor which supports the continued operation of Terminal assets.

You will be required to work on a range of heavy industrial equipment including stacker reclaimers, shiploaders, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, sampling streams and train unloading facility in conjunction with electrical personnel in a bulk material handling facility.

What You’ll Do:

- Provide first response in the event of equipment breakdown, carry out fault rectification works to enable continuous operation of equipment.

- Carry out inspections and high priority works from daily alarm and condition monitoring reports,



with a sound understanding of workshop and equipment.

- Complete scheduled maintenance set by the Maintenance Supervisor.

- Perform fault finding, repairing and or replacing of components as required.

- Communicate with shift supervisor equipment delays and down time.

- Use Maintenance Management Systems (SAP).

- Preform shift handovers form (day to night / night to day rotation, Life style roster).

- Coaching and Mentoring Apprentices/Trainees.

What We’re Looking For:

- High-Risk work licence (Rigger, Franna, EWP, Dogman, Forklift, etc)

- RII Tickets (confined space, working at heights, etc)

- 5 years’ experience in Heavy Industrial environment

- Strong communication skills

- Worked rotating rosters (night/day)

- Able to demonstrate previous experience in the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment

Qualifications:

- MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (fitting and turning)

- MEM30298 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

- MEM30219B Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Why Join Us?

- A competitive remuneration package and a suite of benefits

- Relocation support for you and your family to help you settle into your new community
- A commitment to your professional development within a supportive workplace

- Relocation Assistance

- Excellent work/life balance near the stunning Whitsundays!

Opportunities like this are rare—don’t miss your chance. Start your journey today and achieve your ultimate career in Australia’s coastal paradise!

APPLY NOW and be part of the team at APO!

Applications close: 25th October 2026

📌 Mechanical Fitter (Whitsundays)
🏢 Abbot Point Operations
📍 Whitsundays