Expression of Interest - Project Manager

About the Company

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

Komatsu is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Managers, Maintenance Managers and senior operational leaders interested in a key site-based opportunity supporting a major heavy-equipment maintenance contract in Central Queensland.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 people, including maintenance planning, administration, parts, Leading Hands, HD Fitters and HV Electricians. You'll own the delivery of the maintenance contract; driving safety, machine availability, customer relationships, people performance, KPIs and commercial outcomes.

Role Located

Bowen Basin, QLD

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Drive safe execution of planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Maximise heavy-equipment availability and reliability.
• Own contract KPIs, operational performance and customer outcomes.
• Manage budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Build a strong working relationship with the customer.
• Coordinate maintenance planning, labour, contractors, parts and technical support.
• Champion continuous improvement and a genuine Zero Harm culture.

Komatsu benefits

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Disability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund; Novated leasing options available.
• Career: Recognition award payments, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

We're keen to hear from people with

• Strong leadership experience in mining, heavy equipment, mobile plant or contract maintenance.
• The ability to lead tradespeople and technical teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong commercial and customer-management capability.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning and equipment performance.
• Excellent safety leadership and knowledge of mining operations.
• Exposure to large mining equipment and OEM environments would be highly regarded.
• A trade background is preferred but not essential.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.