Lead a modern mining maintenance operation MacKellar is seeking an experienced Excavator & Ancillary Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team on a long-term mining project in the Blackwater area. This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance performance across a modern fleet of Liebherr excavators and ancillary equipment, leading a team of tradespeople to deliver safe, reliable and efficient outcomes.

Working closely with the Maintenance Superintendent, you'll play a key role in equipment reliability, fleet availability and team development, with the support of an established mining contractor.

What's on offer?

Permanent full-time employment

on a long-term mining project

8/6 roster

offering a consistent work-life balance

DIDO with a company vehicle provided , or FIFO from Brisbane

Camp accommodation and all meals provided

Competitive salary package

Modern Liebherr excavators and ancillary equipment

Career development opportunities within an established mining contractor

Salary packaging, novated leasing options, and access to Health Insurance discounts

About the role Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you'll lead and coordinate maintenance activities across the site's excavator and ancillary fleet, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and available to support operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and coordinating daily maintenance activities across excavators and ancillary equipment

Supervising, coaching and developing tradespeople and maintenance personnel

Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site procedures and standards

Coordinating planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown repairs

Monitoring equipment reliability, performance and fleet availabilityWorking with planning and operations teams to prioritise maintenance requirements





Maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity and maintenance quality

Identifying opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment performance

Ensuring maintenance records, reporting and documentation are completed accurately

About you You're a hands-on maintenance leader with a strong background in heavy mobile equipment and the ability to lead a team in a demanding mining environment. You understand the importance of planning, equipment reliability and developing your people to deliver safe, consistent results.

To be successful, you'll bring:

Previous experience in a mining maintenance supervisory or leadership role

Solid knowledge of excavator and ancillary equipment maintenance, with Liebherr experience highly regarded

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of tradespeople

Experience coordinating planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown activities

A strong commitment to safety, maintenance quality and continuous improvement

Effective communication, planning and problem-solving skills

The ability to work collaboratively with maintenance planning and operations teams

A current Australian driver's licence

A relevant mechanical trade qualification, highly regarded

Build your career with MacKellar With more than 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable equipment and operational support across Australia.

We invest in our people, our equipment and the development of our teams. Joining MacKellar means becoming part of an established business where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are central to how we operate. If you're ready to lead a maintenance team, improve fleet performance and build a long-term career with MacKellar.

MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Excavator Maintenance Supervisor (Blackwater)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Blackwater