Maintenance Assistant

About South32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.

About GEMCO

Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), a South32 Company, is one of the world's largest manganese mining and concentrating operations located in the Northern Territory. The operation is accountable for over 20% of the worlds' manganese ore production. GEMCO controls and operates all aspects of mining, processing, logistics and shipping on Groote Eylandt.

What we offer you

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus scheme
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• FIFO from Darwin or Cairns
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• Additional superannuation contributions
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role

This role is a 4:3 roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring professional and systematic support to the Maintenance Manager at GEMCO. In addition, you will manage equipment warranties, vehicle registrations and other general administrative tasks for the department.

Key accountabilities -

• Calendar organisation and management, travel management and coordination of meetings and site visits
• Preparation of material for safety and other departmental meetings
• Department specific administrative tasks including preparation of site wide communication briefs, timesheet data management, credit card statement reconciliations, visual and notice board updates
• Maintaining effective communication of relevant Shutdown requirements with Site Administration and Shutdown management personnel
• Demonstrate safe working behaviours and practices including effectively identifying, reporting and managing risks with the goal of zero harm

About you

You will have experience working at a Management support and or senior Administrative level and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In addition, you will have-

• Stakeholder management – demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Possess superior attention to detail, particularly under tight time pressures
• Planning & coordination – ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Please note this job advert will close on Sunday 8th January 2023.