As a Mechanic with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will maintain and operate a range of mechanical plant and equipment. You will also maintain and operate the station power generation facilities (mechanical side). You will support station and field operations as required.

Mechanics work in either summer or winter jobs. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise. Mechanics are only employed at Casey, Davis and Mawson stations. If staying on station as part of the wintering crew you are required to participate in an on-call roster, to respond to out of hours issues – mainly related to the station powerhouse.

A Senior Mechanic (Macquarie Island) and a Wilkins Aerodrome Diesel Mechanic will be selected from suitable Mechanic and/or Station Mechanical Supervisor applicants. Overland Traverse Mechanics will be selected from suitable Mechanic applicants.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Suitable Mechanical Trade - Certificate III MEM or AUR qualification or recognised equivalent such as motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, plant mechanic, fitter and turner, or auto electrician.
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years)

• Diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul (such as Caterpillar, Cummins, electronic and non-electronic)
• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant, including tracked, wheeled and stationary equipment (such as Cat loaders, tractors and excavators, Grove cranes, Komatsu crushers).

Production Mining Supervisors| FIFO Perth | $75+

We’re recruiting for 2 Experienced Production Mining Supervisors for a new gold project in Tennent Creek. If you are ready to join a rapidly growing Western Australian mining contractor this is the right opportunity for you.

What’s on offer:

• 2:2 Roster

• FIFO from Darwin/Alice Springs/Katherine etc

• Camp accommodation provided

• $75 p/h can be negotiated based on experience

• Work with a company experiencing strong growth and long-term project stability

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ open pit production mining experience

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Pit/Shift Supervisor, or similar, in a production environment

• Hands-on background in operating production equipment (excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, etc.) and coordinating production crews

• Proven track record in safely meeting production targets - load and haul

• Strong understanding of mine planning, daily reporting, and shift handovers.

• Experience conducting pre-starts, risk assessments, incident reporting, and toolbox meetings.

• Skilled in managing performance, addressing issues proactively, and maintaining team morale.

• Strong communication skills to liaise between operators, maintenance, and management.

If you’re ready for your next FIFO opportunity and want to work with a team that values skill, safety, and attitude we’d love to hear from you.

Why HSS Recruitment?

At HSS, it’s all about people. We hold more than 30 years in mining, resources, and civil recruitment, helping skilled workers find roles where they can thrive. We don’t just fill jobs, we build careers, connect you with the right opportunities, and back local employment across Western Australia.

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Only applicants with Australian Working Rights will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

As a Mechanic with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will maintain and operate a range of mechanical plant and equipment. You will also maintain and operate the station power generation facilities (mechanical side). You will support station and field operations as required.

Mechanics work in either summer or winter jobs. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise. Mechanics are only employed at Casey, Davis and Mawson stations. If staying on station as part of the wintering crew you are required to participate in an on-call roster, to respond to out of hours issues – mainly related to the station powerhouse.

A Senior Mechanic (Macquarie Island) and a Wilkins Aerodrome Diesel Mechanic will be selected from suitable Mechanic and/or Station Mechanical Supervisor applicants. Overland Traverse Mechanics will be selected from suitable Mechanic applicants.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Suitable Mechanical Trade - Certificate III MEM or AUR qualification or recognised equivalent such as motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, plant mechanic, fitter and turner, or auto electrician.
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years)

• Diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul (such as Caterpillar, Cummins, electronic and non-electronic)
• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant, including tracked, wheeled and stationary equipment (such as Cat loaders, tractors and excavators, Grove cranes, Komatsu crushers).

As a Mechanic with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will maintain and operate a range of mechanical plant and equipment. You will also maintain and operate the station power generation facilities (mechanical side). You will support station and field operations as required.

Mechanics work in either summer or winter jobs. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise. Mechanics are only employed at Casey, Davis and Mawson stations. If staying on station as part of the wintering crew you are required to participate in an on-call roster, to respond to out of hours issues – mainly related to the station powerhouse.

A Senior Mechanic (Macquarie Island) and a Wilkins Aerodrome Diesel Mechanic will be selected from suitable Mechanic and/or Station Mechanical Supervisor applicants. Overland Traverse Mechanics will be selected from suitable Mechanic applicants.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Suitable Mechanical Trade - Certificate III MEM or AUR qualification or recognised equivalent such as motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, plant mechanic, fitter and turner, or auto electrician.
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years)

• Diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul (such as Caterpillar, Cummins, electronic and non-electronic)
• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant, including tracked, wheeled and stationary equipment (such as Cat loaders, tractors and excavators, Grove cranes, Komatsu crushers).

Mader Group is a global leader in specialist technical services, proudly supporting the mining, energy, and industrial sectors. Backed by a team of highly skilled mechanical experts, we deliver reliable, high-quality solutions to clients around the world.

We’re currently looking for experienced Diesel Fitters based in Brisbane to join our Metro Team. This is a great opportunity to work close to home while servicing and maintaining OEM mobile plant equipment for our valued local clients.

Whats on offer:

• Monday to Friday roster | Day & Night Shift options available

• 10-hour shifts with overtime opportunities available

• Multiple positions across various Brisbane metro sites

• Work with industry-leading OEM equipment: CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr

What we are lookng for:

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (or equivalent)

• Previous mining or civil equiptment maintenance experience.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screening

What you can get from Mader:

• Consistent pay reviews

• Free trips for you and your mates or family – quad biking, fishing charters, camping on Fraser Island, Queenstown adventures, and more!

• Career growth: Plenty of opportunities to move up, whether you’re on the tools or looking to work across Australia or overseas

• New vehicles rolling out every month

• Great rates + 12% super on all hours worked

• Paid training to get you high-risk tickets and licenses

• Salary sacrificing available for personal gear like cars, tools, and more

If this sounds like something that would suit you apply today or send your resume to lara.morshuis@madergroup.com.au

• Create notifications and work orders for approved scopes of work.
• Plan to a high standard, aligned with the rolling major events calendar.
• Create required parts demands and coordinate with the inventory planner and vendors.
• Develop SAP master data to embed standard work packages into task lists.
• Build detailed, machine-specific major outage Gantt charts at the task level.
• Schedule third-party vendor tasks to align with maintenance schedules.
• Lead planning review meetings and implement learnings from each session.

• Strong systems orientation with the ability to manage high volumes of work accurately.
• Process-driven with a passion for identifying improvements and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling processes and/or logistics coordination.
• Awareness of cost management and forecasting processes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Generous daily rate
• Initial 6 -month contract
• Monday to Friday roster

SITE BASED MOBILE PLANT SUPERVISOR.

This position is for a highly motivated person who can assist our client in maintaining a fleet of various mobile equipment in the goldfields.

Reporting to the client directly on a day-to-day basis you will need to facilitate breakdowns, planning and servicing of all types of equipment. The workshop consists of tradesmen, auto electricians, boilermakers and serviceman.

You will have to meet safety KPI’s, conduct daily pre-starts and report and plan maintenance to operations for all the equipment on site using maintenance application “Viper”.

The role is working on an 8/6 roster with a back-to-back supervisor.

Benefits offered:
 
• Super on all hours.
• Immediate start available.
• Work for a Family-owned business with Family Values.
• Modern fleet of vehicles
• Training provided for the role

Must have:

• Relevant Trade Certificate.
• Previous experience in a similar role or multiple years in mining working as a tradesman.
• Pass Pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol screen.
• Work safely and be familiar with on-site industry safety procedures.
• Current Motor Vehicle Drivers licence.
• Able to work shift work.
• Computer literate.

Preferred criteria:

• HR Drivers licence.
• High risk licences, FL, EWP, DG and or CN.

As a Station Mechanical Supervisor (SMS) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will lead the mechanical team (one to six staff) in the safe undertaking of all onsite activities. These activities include the operation and maintenance of station power generation facilities, mobile plant, fuel farms and the mechanical workshop. The SMS is accountable for all mechanical operations and decisions on station. You will also perform some mechanical work and operate equipment as part of the mechanical team. As part of the wintering crew, you are required to participate in an on-call roster, to respond to out of hours issues – mainly related to the station powerhouse.

An Antarctic station has limited trades, plant and equipment, materials and resources, and there can be conflicting priorities for the work program due to science support, station operational requirements, community assistance and the disrupting influence of the weather. It will be your responsibility to schedule the daily work tasks of the mechanical team based on the predicted weather and availability of plant and resources to meet not only the works program, but the overall station needs.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Suitable Mechanical Trade - Certificate III MEM or AUR qualification or recognised equivalent such as motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, plant mechanic, fitter and turner, or auto electrician.
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence.
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• Valid Passport - The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Recent experience (within the last 5 years):

• Maintaining appropriate work site safety procedures, including knowledge of work health and safety standards.
• Diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul (such as Caterpillar, Cummins, electronic and non-electronic).
• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant, including tracked, wheeled and stationary equipment (such as Cat loaders, tractors and excavators, Grove cranes, Komatsu crushers).
• Managing plant and equipment and workshop facilities and supervision of a mechanical trades team.

Capabilities:

• Proven team leader skills.
• High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling of workshop activities to meet defined targets.
• Technical knowledge/experience in a field related to the maintenance of mobile plant, including an understanding of appropriate quality control methods and an ability to assess compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated capability maintaining appropriate work site safety procedures, including sound knowledge of work health and safety standards, proficiency in risk assessments and job hazard analyses.
• Capability using a variety of technology including computer-based maintenance management systems and OEM diagnostic software.
• Current or very recent proficiency in risk assessments and job hazard analyses relating to heavy plant maintenance.

As a Station Mechanical Supervisor (SMS) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will lead the mechanical team (one to six staff) in the safe undertaking of all onsite activities. These activities include the operation and maintenance of station power generation facilities, mobile plant, fuel farms and the mechanical workshop. The SMS is accountable for all mechanical operations and decisions on station. You will also perform some mechanical work and operate equipment as part of the mechanical team. As part of the wintering crew, you are required to participate in an on-call roster, to respond to out of hours issues – mainly related to the station powerhouse.

An Antarctic station has limited trades, plant and equipment, materials and resources, and there can be conflicting priorities for the work program due to science support, station operational requirements, community assistance and the disrupting influence of the weather. It will be your responsibility to schedule the daily work tasks of the mechanical team based on the predicted weather and availability of plant and resources to meet not only the works program, but the overall station needs.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Suitable Mechanical Trade - Certificate III MEM or AUR qualification or recognised equivalent such as motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, plant mechanic, fitter and turner, or auto electrician.
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence.
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• Valid Passport - The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Recent experience (within the last 5 years):

• Maintaining appropriate work site safety procedures, including knowledge of work health and safety standards.
• Diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul (such as Caterpillar, Cummins, electronic and non-electronic).
• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant, including tracked, wheeled and stationary equipment (such as Cat loaders, tractors and excavators, Grove cranes, Komatsu crushers).
• Managing plant and equipment and workshop facilities and supervision of a mechanical trades team.

Capabilities:

• Proven team leader skills.
• High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling of workshop activities to meet defined targets.
• Technical knowledge/experience in a field related to the maintenance of mobile plant, including an understanding of appropriate quality control methods and an ability to assess compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated capability maintaining appropriate work site safety procedures, including sound knowledge of work health and safety standards, proficiency in risk assessments and job hazard analyses.
• Capability using a variety of technology including computer-based maintenance management systems and OEM diagnostic software.
• Current or very recent proficiency in risk assessments and job hazard analyses relating to heavy plant maintenance.