Job Description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together . We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

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Komatsu is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Maintenance Supervisors, Leading Hands and senior tradespeople ready for their next leadership challenge within a major heavy‑equipment operation in Central Queensland.

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This is a hands‑on frontline leadership role where you'll work alongside and provide direction to a team of Komatsu technicians and subcontractors. You'll be the link between the customer, the maintenance team and Komatsu, making sure work is planned, allocated and completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

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This role is about more than allocating jobs. You'll be responsible for creating an environment where your crew can perform at their best.

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- Lead, support and provide day‑to‑day direction to a team of skilled technicians.
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- Coordinate and allocate daily maintenance activities.
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- Make sure technicians have the right job packs, technical information and resources before work starts.
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- Maintain strong safety standards, including risk assessments, audits and site compliance.
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- Work closely with the customer, providing updates, managing expectations and resolving issues.
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- Review shift logs, service reports and maintenance documentation.
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- Support planning and preparation of maintenance activities.
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- Supervise subcontractors where required.
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- Ensure completed work meets the required technical and quality standards.
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- Identify risks, opportunities and improvements that can strengthen equipment and maintenance performance.
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Role Located: Bowen Basin, QLD Komatsu benefits: nn
- Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
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- Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Disability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund; Novated leasing options available.
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- Career: Recognition award payments, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
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- Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health.
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- Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
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- Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
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- Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.
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- We're looking for someone who knows heavy equipment, understands the realities of maintenance and can get the best out of a crew.
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- You’ll be comfortable being visible in the field, talking with technicians, challenging unsafe practices, solving problems and having straightforward conversations with the customer.
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- Ideally, you’ll bring a Mechanical and/or HV Electrical trade qualification, along with previous supervisory experience or the capability and qualifications to step into a site supervisory position.
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- Experience working with large mining excavators, electric‑drive haul trucks and graders would be particularly valuable. Komatsu equipment knowledge is highly regarded.
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- You’ll also need solid communication skills, a genuine commitment to safety and the ability to build a positive, accountable team culture.
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- Relevant site competencies including S11, S1/S2/S3 and G2, or the ability to obtain them, will be required, along with the ability to successfully complete the required Coal Board Medical.
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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.

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📌 Expression of Interest - Shift Maintenance Supervisor (Rockhampton)
🏢 Komatsu Australia
📍 Rockhampton