Supervisor- Maintenance Support
ZQL Zinc Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 35567
Mount Isa Mines is currently advertising a vacancy that exists for the role of Supervisor – Maintenance Support, reporting to the Superintendent – Concentrator Maintenance. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa, working a 8/6 day shift roster.
This Position
This is an integral staff position within our Zinc Maintenance team. The position will provide leadership and technical expertise to the mechanical shift team while maintaining the processing plant assets and attending to critical emergent work.
Supervision and coordination of mechanical activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with site standards.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.
We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including and employee rewards program, above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at
Mount Isa Mines location and roster offers an attractive lifestyle option. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading and mentoring mechanical trades, contractors, and support personnel.
* Demonstrate safety leadership and ensure compliance to relevant policies, standards and procedures for the team.
* Ensure all personnel are inducted, trained, and competent prior to commencing work.
* Work closely with maintenance planners to plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
* Ensure tasks are executed to a high-quality standard, with no rework required and housekeeping is conducted effectively once work has finalised.
* Ensure work order compliance when tasks are completed, creating an auditable history of who did what, how long it took, when, and what materials were used.
* Support asset reliability, plant performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Work with cross-functional departments processing, engineering, and procurement teams to improve operational systems, procedures and processes.
* Assist in preparation for shutdowns ensuring adequate labour, hire equipment, tools and tasks are fully scoped.
* Prioritise work according to business requirements ensuring resources are available and used in a manner that promotes the greatest return on safety and production.
* Comply with and continually review all relevant KPI's in your area of responsibility including safety, plant availability and work management.
* Responsible for the optimisation of assigned resources and continuous improvement to minimise cost and waste.
To succeed in this role you will have:
* Trade qualification (Mechanical / HD Fitter / Boilermaker or similar)
* S1 / S2 / S3 Training for Supervisors.
* Post trade technical qualifications - an associate diploma mechanical engineering would be well regarded.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising mechanical teams in mining or heavy industry.
* Extensive experienced in performing maintenance on Sag and ball mills, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyor systems and auxiliary equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline driven environment.
* Proficient in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong exposure to fixed plant maintenance and fault finding.
* Ability to demonstrates positive attitude, resilience and openness to change
* To lead form the front, be visible to increase engagements, motivation and ongoing improvements
* A focus on defined goals and expectations, strive for consistency to achieve excellence in all tasks
* Ability to follow through on commitments and have sense of responsibility to the organisation
* Develop the ability of others, providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through training
* Ability to work with people and develop ongoing rapport with the crew
Applications Close: Friday 6 Feb 2026