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Townsville, Australia SOUTH32 Limited Full time

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Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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 CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

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
- 14% superannuation
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent position on a 7:7 day/night roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires.

As an Auto Electrician, you will maintain and repair surface and underground mobile mining equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with maintenance schedules and operational requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on heavy mobile equipment and plant, light vehicles, electric vehicles and forklifts.
- Attend to vehicle and equipment breakdowns.
- Maintain, diagnose and repair vehicle air-conditioning systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults on advanced auto electrical circuits.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

- Proficient with Caterpillar, Sandvik, Normet and Volvo underground mining equipment.
- Demonstrate competent fault finding and diagnostic principles on advanced auto electrical systems within Mobile Mining equipment.
- Experienced in conducting automotive air-conditioning servicing and repairs.
- Understanding of Mobile Mining Equipment electrical systems and software.
- A proactive safety-driven mindset, following safety protocols and promoting risk reduction.

Qualifications for this position are:

- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- HRWL Gantry Crane, Dogging and Forklift Licences highly regarded

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 5th October 2025.

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