Job highlights
Work an attractive 5/2 4/3, nine-day fortnight.
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Great opportunities for development and growth
Job ID
39597
Closing date
08/12/2025
Last Updated
17/11/2025
Planner – Short term
Planning – Engineering, GFM Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
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Mount Isa Mines currently are seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of Planner – Short term for George Fisher Mine Planning Department.
Mount Isa
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes, comprising of mining and processing streams, zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at
The Role
This challenging position will see you be responsible for delivering maintenance schedules for George Fisher Mine within the portfolio. This is a permanent, residential based role in Mount Isa working a 5/2, 4/3 roster.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Delivery of weekly schedules through SAP for maintenance execution departments
Procurement of resources, parts and materials, ensuring availability for all scheduled work
Championing Maintenance Work Management process and mentoring team members
Supporting supervisors and management team to achieve weekly KPI targets
Custodian of SAP ensuring all maintenance records are retained as per standards
Ensuring completed work orders are time confirmed and have adequate completion comments.
Review cost commitment reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with budget allocations.
Provide input into the monthly forecast identifying costs to be assigned to upcoming monthly period.
Create service purchase requisitions as required ensuring costs are allocated to the correct cost centre and expense element.
Review outstanding service orders and prepare end-of-month accruals to ensure expenses are accounted for in the correct reporting period.
Ensure contractor labour costs are tracked and reported accurately, ensuring timesheets match actuals hours worked onsite by reviewing gate times.
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Mechanical / Electrical Trade certificate or Asset Management qualification preferred
Understanding of mining legislation, standards and statutory compliance requirements
Planning and scheduling experience with SAP or similar CMMS
Exposure to large mining or manufacturing environments
Intermediate level of Microsoft office suite; Project, Excel, Word
Ability to demonstrate a high standard and commitment to a safe work culture
A strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting and cost management.
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 8th December 2025
For further information contact: Bec McManus on