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Maintenance Assistant Supervisor

Posted on Dec. 14, 2025 by Yancoal

  • Full Time

Maintenance Assistant Supervisor
Yancoal MTW is currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant Supervisor with strong and proven front line leadership experience to join our team on a full-time basis.
About the Business
  • World class safety culture and team environment
  • Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation
  • Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Working the Lifestyle (5/4) rotating roster and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will assist with the safe and effective execution of Maintenance activities.
In this role you will also be responsible for:

  • Supporting the effective execution of priority equipment across the mining fleet ensuring safety, quality, cost and timely delivery of Maintenance activities;
  • Leading, mentoring and effectively managing a multi skilled crew to deliver output;
  • Planning, scheduling and coordinating the day-to-day work, assigning clear and achievable tasks to team members;
  • Ensuring all team members are engaged through clear understanding of role accountabilities and performance measures by providing regular feedback on performance;
  • Assisting with mechanical or electrical trouble shooting as required; and
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and optimization of site systems and assets.

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.
To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:
  • Relevant trade qualifications (Electrical or Mechanical);
  • Demonstrated Supervisory experience within mining maintenance;
  • A can-do attitude, positively impacting culture;
  • Experience in coordination of major equipment maintenance;
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • A hands-on solution focused approach to problem solving;
  • Demonstrated skills in driving operational excellence;
  • Proficient in the use of computer systems i.e. SAP, Microsoft office suite.
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
  • Salary continuance and life insurance
  • 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
  • Subsidised private health insurance
  • Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
  • Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to financial education and banking discounts
  • Salary packaging including novated leasing
  • Service recognition rewards
  • Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.
Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Application close Monday 5 January 2026
Only shortlised applicants will be contacted

Be careful of scams
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Advertised until:
Jan. 13, 2026


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