Central Queensland Exploration Pty Ltd – Emerald QLD Join a respected, high-performance drilling team delivering industry-leading results across Central Queensland. Central Queensland Exploration is a privately owned specialist in exploration and mine services drilling, backed by more than 20 years of proven experience. Our reputation is built on safety, reliability, and consistently exceeding client expectations, and we’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations and support the reliability and performance of our drilling fleet and associated equipment. This is a Monday to Friday position, working 6:00am to 4:00pm. As a family-owned business, we invest heavily in our people, offering genuine career progression, ongoing development, and a supportive team culture where you’re valued, not just numbered.

About the Role
You’ll be responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities across the business, ensuring our drilling equipment, vehicles and supporting assets are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This role requires strong leadership, effective planning and a hands‑on understanding of maintenance within a heavy equipment environment. Workshop is based in Capella, QLD. Candidate must be local to the area. Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 4:00pm Lead and support the maintenance team to achieve safe and productive outcomes Plan and coordinate preventative and breakdown maintenance activities Monitor equipment reliability, availability and maintenance requirements Coordinate workshop priorities,



labour and resources to meet operational demands Work closely with Operations to minimise equipment downtime Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and Work Safe Practices Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and equipment care Support continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes Work with a company that prioritises safety, teamwork, reliability and long‑term employment Requirements of the successful applicant: Demonstrated experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory position Strong computer skills, including utilising excel software and the ability to effectively use maintenance management systems for scheduling, reporting and record keeping Previous experience working with heavy equipment, drilling, mining or a similar industry is highly regarded Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, breakdown management and equipment reliability Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, support and develop a maintenance team Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with Operations, suppliers and other members of the team Must be reliable, motivated and committed to working as part of a team Strong commitment to workplace health and safety Must be able to demonstrate the ability to adhere to Company Policies, Procedures and Work Safe Practices Confidence to oversee the safe and correct maintenance of equipment, vehicles and tooling If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager looking for stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to play a key role in keeping a high‑performing drilling operation running safely and efficiently, Central Queensland Exploration is for you

📌 Drilling Maintenance Manager (Emerald)
🏢 Central Queensland Exploration
📍 Emerald