Maintenance Leader

Exciting Career Opportunity at Bundaberg Sugar

Are you a skilled, proactive leader ready to take on an exciting challenge? Do you have a passion for keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently? Then Bundaberg Sugar wants YOU

About the Role:

As Maintenance Leader, you will lead our Mill maintenance team, ensuring plant reliability, production targets, and continuous improvement across operations. This is a hands-on leadership role central to the success of our sugar milling operations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Mill maintenance team, ensuring WHS, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Provide technical advice and support on maintenance across operations.
• Plan and oversee maintenance projects to improve plant efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with maintenance planning, budgeting, and administration tasks.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs and improvement projects to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor team performance, conduct annual reviews, and support staff development.
• Carry out audits and ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and food quality requirements.
• Actively participate in company safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

About You

• · Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or experience in maintenance engineering with management/supervisory experience.
• · Experience in milling, refinery, or food processing industries preferred.
• · Experience in boilers, steam turbines and pressure vessels would be beneficial.
• · Strong IT / Computer skills, with an ability to analyse, collate and generate concise reports and use Maintenance management systems.
• · Workplace Health and Safety awareness and first aid knowledge.
• · Current driver's licence.

Why Bundaberg, Queensland?

Living in Bundaberg offers a unique blend of professional opportunities and lifestyle benefits:

• Enjoy a more affordable lifestyle, with reasonably priced housing, abundant fresh local produce and a laid-back atmosphere.
• Be part of a welcoming regional community with access to quality schools, reliable healthcare, and modern recreational facilities.
• Located near the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg boasts stunning beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities.
• The town where the turtles call home, where the beach meets the reef and the world-class rum is crafted.

Why Join Us?

Bundaberg Sugar has been part of the community for generations, continuing to support one of the region's key industries. We value safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, skill development, and the chance to work alongside a motivated and dynamic team.

If you have the skills, the experience, and the drive to succeed in this key role, we want to hear from you

Apply now to bring your leadership and technical expertise to one of the region's most iconic businesses