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Supervisor, Maintenance - Workshop

Thiess
Department:Engineering
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newcastle
Location:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$80,000 - A$120,000
Skills:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCATERPILLAR EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE SUPERVISIONSAFETY MANAGEMENTTEAM LEADERSHIPBUDGET MANAGEMENTSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTPROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: March 7, 2026

Grow your career with Thiess As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is About The Role As our next Workshop Supervisor, reporting to the Workshop Manager you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results. You will be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of crews executing all work conducted in our facility. In this role, you will:

  • Ensure compliance and effectiveness of Safety Management Systems
  • Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring others
  • Manage and execute maintenance work using efficient work strategies to achieve targeted repair times
  • Ensure that work is completed within allowed budget and resources
  • Assist the Workshop Manager in implementing safety and environmental plans
  • Play an active role in all incident investigations
  • Develop and strengthen key internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • Actively and positively contribute to fostering a great work culture and environment

Roster consisting of 12 hour Mon -Fri/ Mon - Thurs rotating day & night rosterAbout You As the successful applicant, you will be a high achieving & team focused individual with a focus on collaboration and achieving within your work team. You have previous experience in Workshop environments with a drive to deliver and exceed expectations.

  • Mechanical trade certificate or tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of Caterpillar equipment
  • Previous supervisory experience in maintenance
  • Passionate about creating and implementing improvement process
  • A strong commitment to health, safety, environment and the community

What Thiess Can Do For You

  • Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
  • World-class health & wellbeing programs
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com 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. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

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