Leading Hand

4 days ago


Broome, Australia Mount Gibson Iron Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Here's why this could be the next role you've been waiting for:

If you like a varied role where no two days are the same, then this could be your time to move. Want to expand your equipment knowledge or develop your team leadership skills - in either case, we've got you covered

You may be interested to know, due to the location of mine, all maintenance is carried out on site - from regular daily maintenance to major shut down work.

Koolan Island (WA) is a truly unique location and operation 

So why not consider joining us, and take your career to the next level on Koolan Island - home to the one of the world's highest-grade hematite ores?

*What's on offer for you:��*

  • Leading hand allowance.
  • A chance to work on an island - deep main pit well below sea level.
  • Close-knit team culture with strong values around safety, integrity, and teamwork.
  • On-site pool and gym.
  • Unmatched fishing spots at the port / beaches and stunning sunsets.
  • Financial rewards linked to individual and business performance.
  • Health Insurance Allowance.
  • Group Income Protection and Life Insurance.
  • Professional development (internally & external training).
  • A range of salary sacrificing options.

About the role and What you'll be doing:You'll work closely with our broader maintenance planning team - to help identify maintenance priorities. The work you do will be vital for major shuts, forecast planning and meeting production demands. 

  • 2:1 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 7 R&R)
  • FIFO from Perth, Broome or Derby
  • Reporting to & supported by Mobile Maintenance Supervisors

We'll be asking you to do routine mechanical maintenance / breakdown repairs on all large mining and ancillary equipment.

More specifically - servicing / responding to breakdowns on PC4000, EX1200, ZX490 & HD1500-8 dump trucks. You can expect to be in-pit and in the workshop.

To be considered for this role, we'll be asking you to bring…

  • Relevant Australian Trade qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience working in a similar role, on a range of heavy duty mine equipment
  • Familiarity with PC4000, EX1200, ZX490 & HD1500-8 dump trucks or similar.
  • S26 accreditation, or willingness to obtain.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requests.
  • Current WA C Class driver's license.

It's not essential but would be advantageous if you have Operation of Integrated Tool handler and Manitou OR current High-Risk tickets with EWP.

Ready to reach your full potential?

At Mount Gibson Iron, our values - Safety, Courage, Agility, Integrity, Respect are at the centre of everything we do and to guide us with the behaviours expected and attitudes of our employees.

To succeed, we do the essential things well. We offer a unique work experience with supportive management and career opportunities.

Our flagship operation is the Koolan Island mine, in the Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley. The mine is Australia's highest-grade producer of direct-shipping (DSO) grade hematite, with an average Ore Reserve grade of 65.5% Fe.

Mount Gibson Iron recognises strength in diversity and actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, the LGBTQI+ community and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Want to learn more about Mount Gibson?  



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