Leading Hand, Maintenance

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The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Leading Hand to take on a range of maintenance activities and supervision at Pembroke Resource’s new project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex. 

Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is an exciting autonomous mine project located south-east of Moranbah, with mining operations that started mid-2023. Thiess proudly delivers full-service mining operations, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and the construction of mine infrastructure.

Camp is located at Civeo Coppabella, with bus transport provided daily from camp to site. A bus service is also available for locals, making it easy to join our team and be part of this world-class operation.

Roster: 7/7| Location: Olive Downs Complex, Bowen Basin, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

As the Maintenance Leading Hand, you will:

• Lead a skilled mobile maintenance team following Supervisors’ and Superintendents’ directives 
• Fulfil the Maintenance Supervisors’ duties in their absence
• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication, and maintenance systems documentation 
• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, and computer-based systems 
• Provide technical information to staff and operations personnel 
• Source and requisition parts and/or equipment requirements through the appropriate manuals or publications using the correct ordering procedure 
• Verify the implementation of solutions and/or control further non-conforming machinery until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

About you

• Cert III in Heavy Diesel Fitting or equivalent
• Current Standard 11
• Current S123 & RIIRIS402E G2 
• Proven mining experience with exposure to leading or supervising mobile maintenance HD Fitters 
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams 
• You will also need to always possess high regard and practice health and safety

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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How to apply

Applications close

04 Dec 2026 E. Australia Standard Time