Maintenance Manager

Yancoal

Posted on:  6th Oct 2026

Maintenance Manager

Blackwater QLD 4717

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

What does it look like to live close to our sites?

Blackwater: Blackwater is a rural town in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of themaintenance workforce in a safe and cost-effective manner (in association with mobile and fixed plantequipment maintenance activities), in order to achieve a high degree of reliability.

Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Operations
  • Safety & Environment

Skills and Experience

Skills

  • Degree or Diploma in associated discipline
  • Applicable Coal Competencies
  • Senior First Aid or higher
  • S1,2,3 & G2
  • Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong SAP knowledge & Microsoft Project skills
  • Skilled in risk assessment, hazard identification & highly responsive to safety issues

Experience Required

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role and knowledge of the QLD Coal Mining Legislation and howit is related to maintenance applications
  • Experienced in managing and maintaining personnel rosters within a mining environment
  • Previous experience in providing leadership to effect project and operational success in relation tomaintenance applications within an Open Cut Mining environment

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

  • A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants.
  • Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
  • Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
  • Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
  • Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
  • Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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