Maintenance Supervisor

Yancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with strong front-line leadership experience to join our Light Vehicle team on a fulltime basis.

About the Business

• Rare supervisory opporunity
• Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation, great culture and team environment
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia's largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for the safe and effective execution of Light Vehicle Maintenance activities whilst working a Day/Afternoon Roster, Monday to Friday (2 panel rotating shifts, 40 hours).

In this role, you will also be responsible for:

• Effective execution of priority equipment ensuring safety, quality, cost and timely delivery of Maintenance activities;
• Leading, mentoring and effectively managing a multi skilled crew to deliver output;
• Planning, scheduling & coordinating the day to day work, assigning clear and achievable tasks to team members;
• Prioritising tasks to maintain machine availability for departments.
• Ensuring all team members are engaged through clear understanding of role accountabilities and performance measures by providing regular feedback on performance;
• Contributing to continuous improvement and optimisation of site systems and assets; and
• Assisting with record management & trouble shooting as required.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – 'Our Way' behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant trade qualifications;
• A can-do attitude, positively impacting culture;
• Demonstrated Supervisory experience;
• Experience in coordination of maintenance tasks;
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• A hands-on solution focused approach to problem solving;
• Demonstrated skills in driving operational excellence;
• Proficient in the use of computer systems i.e. SAP, Microsoft office suite.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Study assistance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

Applications close Monday 1 December 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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