- excellent remuneration package and employee benefits
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus (subject to eligibility)
Radio Technician – Leading handGeorge Fisher Mine, GFM Maintenance, Electrical Mount Isa, Queensland, AustraliaReference Number: 103453
Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Leading Hand - Radio Technician within the Electrical Maintenance department at George Fisher Mine. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa.
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 above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. 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 RoleWe are looking for a qualified Leading Hand Radio Technician to safely and effectively perform planned and breakdown maintenance tasks by working within a team and promoting site safety standards ensuring the highest standards of work are conducted and maintained.
Reporting to the Communications Supervisor, you will have the ability to make decisions, work to meet deadlines and exceptional communication skills. The roster for this role is 7 on 7 off day Shift.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assist the Supervisor by acting in a leadership capacity for the crew including, acting as the supervisor when supervisor is absent
- Potential improvements to work practices and conditions
- Provide feedback to the Supervisor on a regular basis
- To assist in achieving budgeted development and production KPIs by performing varied tasks.
- Installing and the maintenance of the communications systems to site and Australian Standards
- Working both independently and as part of a team whilst demonstrating a high standard of professional workmanship
- Maintaining installation and maintenance records
The successful candidate will possess:
- Trade qualified Radio Technician;
- Mining experience is preferred but not essential;
- Experience with Telephone, Optic Fibre, Radio RF/HF, Miri, PED, Networking and impact collision avoidance systems
- Experience with Automated machines
- Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills;
- Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail
- Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure;
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment;
- Good communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new processes;
- Hold a current Australian Manual Drivers Licence;
- Experience in SAP would be an advantage or similar system
- Experience in Excel would be an advantage.
Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:
- $10k sign on bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation
- Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation
- Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers and Recognition and Reward programs
- Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.
Applications Close: 08:00 am, Friday 3rd October 2025