With over 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar delivers heavy equipment and maintenance solutions to some of Australia's leading mining operations.
We're seeking an experienced
Maintenance Planner
to join our maintenance team at Middlemount Mine. This is a permanent opportunity to support the performance and reliability of a large heavy mining fleet, working alongside an established team in a long-term project environment.
The Opportunity
You'll coordinate and plan preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining weekly maintenance schedules aligned with production requirements, labour availability and workshop capacity
Planning preventative and corrective maintenance across a fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment
Coordinating short-term and long-term maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability and reliability
Maintaining accurate work orders and ensuring compliance with CMMS/ERP work management processes
Monitoring maintenance performance, schedules and budgets to ensure work is completed within agreed timeframes
Working closely with maintenance supervisors, tradespeople and operations teams to prioritise work and minimise equipment downtime
About MacKellar
With over 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar delivers heavy equipment and maintenance solutions to some of Australia's leading mining operations.
We're seeking an experienced
Maintenance Planner
to join our maintenance team at Middlemount Mine. This is a permanent opportunity to support the performance and reliability of a large heavy mining fleet, working alongside an established team in a long-term project setting.
The Opportunity
You'll coordinate and plan preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment is maintained safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.




Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining weekly maintenance schedules aligned with production requirements, labour availability and workshop capacity
Planning preventative and corrective maintenance across a fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment
Coordinating short-term and long-term maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability and reliability
Maintaining accurate work orders and ensuring compliance with CMMS/ERP work management processes
Monitoring maintenance performance, schedules and budgets to ensure work is completed within agreed timeframes
Working closely with maintenance supervisors, tradespeople and operations teams to prioritise work and minimise equipment downtime
About You
You'll bring practical maintenance planning experience, a strong understanding of heavy mobile equipment and the ability to coordinate competing priorities in a mining environment.
To be successful, you'll have:
A mechanical trade qualification or Mechanical Engineering degree, supported by relevant mining or heavy industry experience
Previous experience in a Maintenance Planner or similar role
A sound understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling and heavy mobile equipment
Experience using CMMS/ERP maintenance management systems
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
A current Queensland Driver Licence
A current Queensland Coal Board Medical and Standard 11, or willingness to obtain both
Why Join MacKellar?
Enjoy an 8/6 day shift roster
DIDO or BIBO arrangements available
Accommodation, meals and PPE provided
Join an established mining project with dedicated workshop facilities
Competitive salary package and salary sacrifice options
Work with an experienced team in a company that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
At MacKellar, we're committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where our people are supported to develop and succeed.
Only applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted.
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📌 Maintenance Planner - Hme (North Mackay)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 North Mackay