Why work for us?
We are one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal businesses, 100% owned by Eastern Guruma Traditional Owners. As a trusted contractor for leading mining companies, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects while fostering diversity and inclusion.
At Eastern Guruma, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your professional development, offer flexible work arrangements, and treat you like family!
Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead our team of HD Fitters in our mobile plant workshop on an 8:6 FIFO roster. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance, repair, and servicing of our heavy mobile equipment fleet. You’ll manage day-to-day workshop operations, support your team, and ensure all work meets operational, safety, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Workshop Operations & Scheduling – Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily workshop activities, including preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and major component change-outs.
- Team Leadership – Supervise and mentor a team of HD Fitters, allocating tasks, managing rosters, and fostering a positive, safety-first culture.
- Equipment Performance & Reliability – Monitor fleet performance, identify maintenance priorities, and ensure all work meets OEM and site standards.
- Resource & Inventory Management – Manage tooling, parts, and consumables to support continuous workshop operations while controlling costs.
- Safety & Compliance – Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in line with statutory requirements, company policies, and site safety procedures.
- Reporting & Communication – Liaise with operations, procurement, and management teams, providing updates on equipment availability, maintenance progress, and resource needs.
- Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter (Certificate III in Engineering or equivalent).
- Proven supervisory experience in a mobile plant workshop environment.
- Strong working knowledge of mining or heavy earthmoving equipment, such as dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and haul trucks.
- Solid understanding of preventative maintenance systems, breakdown repairs, and component rebuilds.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
On Offer:
- Full-time permanent position offering stability and career progression.
- 8:6 FIFO roster to maintain work-life balance.
- Day shift only – 12-hour shifts, including travel to and from camp.
- Full time permanent opportunity: Stability and long-term career prospects.
- FIFO roster: 8:6 schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Day shift only: 12 hour days including travel to and from camp each day.
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