Myndshift Group supports a number of industries including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering.
With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver the highest quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia's largest companies.
Myndshift Group has been engaged by our client partner, a leading ASX-listed mining contractor, to appoint an experienced Maintenance Planner to its open cut coal operation on a contract-to-permanent basis.
About the Role
This is where the plan meets the pit.
Working alongside a dedicated team of planners, schedulers and a short-term planner, you'll plan maintenance across approximately 100 assets, from ultra-class haul trucks to large excavators.
Priorities shift quickly, so you'll suit this role if you enjoy fast-moving, ad-hoc work in a contractor setting.
Equipment you will plan across includes:
Liebherr R ****, R **** and R **** excavatorsHitachi EX**** excavatorsCaterpillar D10 and D11 dozersCaterpillar 793 and 794 haul trucksKomatsu WA600 and WA900 loadersEH**** ultra-class haul trucks
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain maintenance schedules for open cut mobile equipment, working with production teams to keep work running efficientlyTurn asset management plans, inspections, defect reports and service findings into executable work ordersManage maintenance backlogs, spot scheduling constraints early and address risks before they affect productionOwn the work order lifecycle in SAP,



from raising purchase orders to accurate data and timely close-outTrack maintenance compliance and performance, working with operational leaders, contractors and maintenance crews to deliver weekly schedules, reporting and reliability improvementsProvide weekly maintenance schedules and supporting documentation to operational stakeholders
About You
You are a trade-qualified maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and understands how effective planning drives operational success.
Demonstrated experience as a Maintenance Planner within open cut mining, ideally in a mining contractor environmentStrong understanding of maintenance planning and execution methodologiesWorking knowledge of SAP as a CMMSExperience planning heavy mobile equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks and loadersAbility to analyse equipment reliability and maintenance performance trendsSound knowledge of risk management processes, permits, JSEAs and site safety systemsStrong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skillsProven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, and to manage backlogs and competing priorities in an ad-hoc environment
What's on Offer
Contract to permanent opportunity with a leading ASX-listed mining contractorStrong hourly rate with weekly paySuper and Coal LSL paid on all hours worked8/6 roster on 12.5 hour shiftsBIBO from Mackay or TownsvilleSalary Sacrifice options available for flightsCamp accommodation and meals provided
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📌 Maintenance Planner (Queensland)
🏢 MYNDSHIFT GROUP
📍 Queensland