Job Description

About the Role n

At Tomago Aluminium, we're proud to produce high-quality aluminium while creating opportunities for our people and supporting the future of Australian manufacturing.

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We're looking for an experienced and people-focused leader to join our Plant Services team as the Plant Services Superintendent. This is an opportunity to lead a critical maintenance portfolio that underpins the performance and reliability of our smelter, while developing leaders, driving continuous improvement and strengthening our strong safety culture.

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Reporting to the Plant Services Manager, you will lead a team of experienced Supervisors and Maintenance Staff. Working closely with Ops and Maint leaders, you will play a key role in shaping safety, operational performance and team capability while delivering safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes across the business.

What you’ll be doing n

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- Lead and champion a strong safety, health and environmental culture while driving continuous improvement in EHS performance
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- Develop, coach and mentor a team of Shift Supervisors to achieve operational excellence
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- Provide leadership and strategic direction for Plant Services maintenance activities
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- Own and manage key Plant Services contracts, including commercial performance, contractor relationships, contract negotiations and delivery against agreed outcomes
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- Optimise resources, systems and processes to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective operational outcomes
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, reliability and productivity
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- Work collaboratively with operational, maintenance and technical teams to optimise performance
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- Manage budgets, operational costs and performance against business objectives
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- Support employee relations activities and maintaining positive workplace culture
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- Ensure compliance with site procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
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About You n

You are an experienced maintenance leader who thrives in a complex industrial environment and enjoys developing people, improving performance and delivering results safely. You bring strong technical and operational credibility, influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups and have a passion for building capability and driving continuous improvement.

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We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome applications from people who bring strong leadership, operational or commercial capability, even if their experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement listed.

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Ideally, you’ll bring:

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- Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance leaders to deliver performance, build team capability and drive continuous improvement through others
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- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation
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- Commercial acumen, including experience managing contractor performance, budgets and contract negotiations
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- A demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes, operational excellence and continuous improvement
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- Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver results
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- Robust computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and SAP or similar business systems
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- Experience coaching and developing frontline leaders within a blue‑collar operational environment
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- Relevant engineering, trade, leadership or business qualifications
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- Formal leadership training, postgraduate business qualifications and experience leading change initiatives will be highly regarded
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- A track record of identifying and implementing improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality or cost performance
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- Share and role model our values of Teamwork, Achieve and Care.
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Why join us n

We're building for the future and looking for people who want to make a genuine impact. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence business performance, develop future leaders and contribute to one of Australia's most significant manufacturing operations.

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Our people are transforming the business for a sustainable future, and you'll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, teamwork, quality and continuous improvement.

Employee Advantages n

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- Competitive salary with an Annual Incentive Program
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- 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers (after 12 months service)
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- Free onsite gym facilities
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- Employee Assistance Program with family access
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- Onsite free parking & canteen
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- Growth and development in a large, established operation
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Tomago Aluminium is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, abilities, cultures and lived experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to contribute.

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Preferred candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of the pre-employment medical in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy.

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📌 Plant Services Superintendent (Newcastle)
🏢 Tomago Aluminium
📍 Newcastle