Date: 11 Aug 2025
Location: Boddington, WA, AU, 6390
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
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 WORSLEY
Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.
Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 14% superannuation contributions from the 1st of September 2025
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
- Dedicated bus service to and from Boddington based sites from major hubs (Mandurah, Pinjarra, Dwellingup and Armadale)
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a dayshift roster, at our Boddington Bauxite Mine reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance.
Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington.
As the Maintenance Lead (Fixed Plant), you will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor in leading a fixed plant maintenance crew and ensuring that maintenance activities on the fixed plant are safely executed in line with schedules, plans, and specified standards. Additionally, you may be required to step into the Supervisor role on a temporary basis when needed.
Key deliverables for the role are, but aren’t limited to:
- Allocating labour & equipment to meet daily work schedules
- Supporting recovery plans when schedules shift
- Providing training, guidance & technical support to team members
- Contributing to maintenance planning strategies and improvement
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Coordinating tasks in heavy industrial or mining environments
- Leading with empathy, inclusion & clear communication
- Supporting team development through mentoring & collaboration
- Applying practical planning skills using digital tools such as SAP
Qualifications for this position are:
- Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
- Relevant Trade Qualification
- Experience in a heavy industry environment, minimum of 2-4 years
- Previous experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance activities
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 Monday 25 August 2025