Build the function. Shape the strategy. Drive long-term fleet performance.
Mackay Regional Council is seeking an experienced Planning & Reliability Lead to establish and lead a new asset planning and reliability function within our Mobile Assets Program.
This is a newly created leadership role. We are not looking for someone to inherit mature reliability systems, established reporting frameworks or existing asset strategies. We are looking for someone to help build them.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Mobile Assets, you will develop the frameworks, governance, reporting, reliability methodologies and lifecycle strategies that will support one of regional Queensland's most diverse fleet portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Develop fleet maintenance planning and reliability frameworks
Establish asset health monitoring and condition-based maintenance programs
Drive lifecycle planning and risk-based replacement strategies
Develop meaningful asset performance, downtime and reliability reporting
Define data requirements and decision-support frameworks
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across fleet maintenance and asset management
Provide leadership and technical direction to specialist staff
About You
You may currently work in mining, resources, utilities, transport, rail, ports, defence or a similarly asset-intensive industry.
You could be a:
Reliability Engineer
Maintenance Superintendent
Senior Maintenance Planner
Most importantly, you will have experience building systems, processes and frameworks that improve reliability, asset performance and long-term decision making.
Why Join Us?
Many experienced industry professionals reach a point where flexibility,



autonomy and quality of life become just as important as remuneration.
This role offers:
Competitive salary package Stream A Salaried Level 7 $124,******
Plus up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
Flexible work arrangements with a 9 Day Fortnight RDO
Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance Allowance (conditions apply)
Professional autonomy and trust
Strategic leadership responsibilities
Opportunity to build a function from the ground up
Long-term stability and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
Most planning and reliability roles involve maintaining someone else's framework.
This role offers the opportunity to create one.
If you're ready to apply your industry experience in a role where you can influence strategy, build capability and leave a lasting legacy, we'd like to hear from you.
Planning & Reliability Lead
Build the function. Shape the future.
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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📌 Planning & Reliability Lead (North Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 North Mackay