DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
* 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
* The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
* Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent full-time position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.
As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring all Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) maintenance activities are planned and scheduled within the company’s guidelines of safety, timeliness, quality and within defined work deliverables.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
* Plan maintenance to minimise production impact and uphold HSEC standards
* Confirm scope and priority, build task lists, define work requirements, develop work packs
* Maintain cost estimates for a rolling 12-week forecast of scheduled maintenance
* Review tasks in the field to ensure alignment with plans and identify required changes
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
* Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) maintenance within mining or heavy industry
* Planning, scheduling, and managing HME maintenance strategies
* Building strong working relationships and communicating with influence
* Staying decisive under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
* Proficient on Excel and SAP experience beneficial
Qualifications for this position are:
* Relevant Trade Certificate or equivalent mobile maintenance planning experience
* Valid C Class Driver’s Licence.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Sunday 3rd August 2025.