The Mancala Group is an Australian based group of companies that has been providing specialised mining services with a commitment to our core values; Safety – Quality – Integrity – Innovation – People, for in excess of 35 years.
Proven safe work practices and procedures, combined with fit for purpose equipment and highly experienced personnel place Mancala as a leader in the provision of mine services in the Australian and International markets.
Position Overview
Mancala is seeking an experienced and motivated
Workshop Superintendent
to lead our Bendigo based mining services workshop operations and support project delivery through the effective management of plant, equipment, and maintenance services.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maximising equipment availability, ensuring compliance and reliability, managing workshop personnel, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance and asset management activities. You will work closely with operational leaders, project teams to ensure Mancala's fleet and equipment are maintained to the highest standards while achieving safety, operational and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of tradespeople and support personnel.
Promote and maintain a solid safety culture across all workshop and maintenance activities.
Manage the maintenance, repair, rebuild and mobilisation of Mancala's plant and equipment fleet.
Develop and implement planned maintenance schedules to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
Oversee workshop operations, fabrication projects and project support activities.
Ensure equipment is compliant with statutory,



company and client requirements.
Manage equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting and maintenance support to operational projects.
Oversee inventory, tooling, spare parts and supplier relationships to optimise cost and efficiency.
Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and improve equipment utilisation.
Assist with procurement, equipment hire, tender support and capital equipment evaluations.
Manage maintenance budgets, labour recovery and workshop performance KPI's.
Ensure maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset management systems remain accurate and up to date.
Contribute to business improvement initiatives and support business growth opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Mechanical trade qualification or similar relevant technical background.
Proven leadership experience in a workshop, maintenance or plant management environment.
Strong knowledge of mining mobile plant maintenance, equipment reliability and asset management practices.
Experience within mining, civil construction, heavy industry or contracting services.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver operational outcomes.
Strong planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What We Offer
Key role supporting mining and civil projects.
Opportunity to influence workshop performance and asset strategy.
Diverse responsibilities across maintenance and equipment management.
Competitive remuneration package.
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📌 Workshop Superintendent (Bendigo)
🏢 Mancala
📍 Bendigo