Yancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with strong front-line leadership experience to join our Trucks Maintenance team on a fulltime basis.
Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.
With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.
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.
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for the safe and effective execution of Maintenance activities whilst working a lifestyle rotating roster (4/5).
In this role, you will also be responsible for:
• 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 & 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;
• Contributing to continuous improvement and optimization of site systems and assets; and
• Assisting with mechanical or electrical trouble shooting as required.
The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting 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);
• A can-do attitude, positively impacting culture;
• Demonstrated Supervisory experience within mining maintenance;
• Experience in coordination of major equipment maintenance;
• Effective time management and prioritisation 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.
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
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+.
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!
Applications close Friday 10 April 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Welcome to Yancoal. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 6,000 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal.
Yancoal Australia now owns, operates or participates in nine producing
coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Our operations are:
Ashton, New South Wales
Austar, New South Wales
Cameby Downs, Queensland
Donaldson, New South Wales
Hunter Valley Operations, New South Wales
Middlemount, Queensland
Mt Thorley Warkworth, New South Wales
Premier, Western Australia
Stratford/Duralie, New South Wales
Yarrabee, Queensland
But mining is about much more than just the product we export or how it is
used. The Australian mining sector creates rewarding careers. Mining allows
Australian regional towns to thrive. Mining underpins government budgets and provides people, communities and societies with a future.
Yancoal’s story goes beyond our product. It is about the positive impact we have on people’s lives and livelihoods: trainees getting a foot in the door; the people who serve us our morning coffee on the way to work; the local businesses we support; the environment we regenerate; the communities we nurture; the workplace culture we create; the mateship we foster; and the Australian families that rely on us for a future.
