Planner - Maintenance

Macmahon

Posted on:  21st Aug 2026

Job Responsibilities

At Macmahon, you'll find something different. We're a successful mining and civil contractor that's going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you're joining a quality team that's built together, and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day. 

Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You'll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.  

About the Role  

You'll plan and coordinate maintenance activities across our Byerwen Mine Project, ensuring work is scheduled safely and efficiently to maximise fleet availability and reliability. Working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and operational stakeholders, you'll develop maintenance plans, manage schedules and make daily adjustments to respond to changing operational priorities. You'll work alongside experienced teammates who share knowledge and support each other to get the job done safely and efficiently. 

Role Details and Benefits  

  • Location: Byerwen, QLD 
  • Roster: 7:7 
  • Competitive benefits package including: 
    • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers 
    • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries) 
    • Novated leases 
    • Comprehensive wellbeing program 

Responsibilities  

  • Develop and maintain short and long-term maintenance plans to support fleet availability and reliability. 
  • Schedule maintenance activities, labour and resources in line with operational requirements. 
  • Monitor maintenance execution and adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities and breakdowns. 
  • Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to optimise equipment downtime and productivity. 
  • Promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency. 

What You’ll Bring  

  • Previous experience in a Maintenance Planner role within a mining, heavy industry or mobile equipment environment. 
  • Demonstrated experience with maintenance planning and scheduling systems such as SAP, Pronto or similar CMMS platforms. 
  • Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Ability to analyse maintenance requirements, prioritise competing demands and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. 

Why Macmahon?  

  • Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship. 
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed. 

Keen to bring your skills to a team that backs you? Apply now.  

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