DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- 14% superannuation contributions
- The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
- Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a permanent position on a 7:7 or 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.
As the Maintenance Engineer (Mobile Assets), you will be responsible for engineering solutions that strengthen performance, reliability and safety across mobile maintenance, including strategy development, critical spares analysis and defect-elimination leadership.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Identify and plan engineering works aligned to requirements, budgets and priorities
- Undertake Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement defect-elimination actions
- Provide technical expertise to support quality workmanship and safe maintenance execution
- Support Inventory & Warehousing processes through input on stock levels, criticality and spares
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Mobile fleet experience across heavy mining equipment and light vehicle ancillary assets
- Strong understanding of RAMS principles (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety)and preventative strategy development
- Analytical and investigative capability with proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis processes
- Familiarity with condition monitoring processes and their application to mobile fleets
- Experience with CAT, Hitachi, and/or Komatsu HME
- SAP and OnePM proficiency (advantageous but not essential)
Qualifications for this position are:
- Engineering degree accredited by Engineers Australia (EA)
- Current manual driver’s licence
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Tuesday 9th December 2025.
