At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team in maintaining heavy mining equipment safely and efficiently.
- Company: Golding, a leader in mining and infrastructure project management.
- Benefits: DIDO role with meals, accommodation, local housing allowance, and career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with top-tier Caterpillar equipment and advance your career.
- Why this job: Join a strong safety culture and make a real impact in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role with strong technical and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management services business operating across Queensland and South Australia. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective outcomes for our clients through the expertise and dedication of our people. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand Diesel Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at Jellinbah Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance leader to provide frontline supervision, mentorship and technical support while driving equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
WHY JOIN GOLDING
- DIDO role with meals and accommodation provided.
- Local housing allowance available for eligible local employees.
- Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team.
- Training, development and career progression opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide frontline leadership and supervision to maintenance personnel.
- Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures.
- Assist Supervisors in directing, mentoring and developing tradespeople and apprentices.
- Coordinate maintenance requirements with planning and production teams.
- Monitor and maintain fleet critical spares.
- Conduct equipment inspections and ensure maintenance compliance.
- Supervise shutdowns, breakdown repairs and troubleshooting activities.
- Facilitate shift handovers and daily pre-start meetings when required.
- Perform Supervisor duties during periods of absence.
- Promote continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.
SITE FLEET
- Caterpillar 6060 Hydraulic Excavators
- CAT 793F Rear Dump Trucks
- CAT D10T and D11T Dozers
- CAT 16M Graders
- CAT 773 Water Carts
ABOUT YOU
You are a safety-focused maintenance professional with demonstrated leadership experience in a mining or heavy industry environment. You possess strong technical capability, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead high-performing teams.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Current Supervisor Competencies S1, S2 and S3 (formerly Supervisor Levels 1, 2 and 3).
- Demonstrated experience in a Leading Hand or Supervisory role within mining or heavy industry.
- Strong working knowledge of mobile mining equipment maintenance.
- Proven commitment to safety leadership and statutory compliance.
- Excellent communication and people management skills.
- Sound computer skills and experience with maintenance management systems.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Assessment.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Experience maintaining Caterpillar mining equipment.
- Experience on CAT 6060 Hydraulic Excavators.
- SAP maintenance management system experience.
- Previous open-cut coal mining experience.
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Golding is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Jellinbah
Positions Available: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Advertised: Thursday 29 October 2026 08:00
Closing Date: Thursday 5 November 2026 17:00 (Queensland Standard Time)
Leading Hand Diesel Fitter employer: Golding Contractors
Golding Contractors is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where experienced Civil Construction Leading Hands can thrive. With a strong focus on career progression, regular salary reviews, and job security across a diverse range of major projects in the Greater Flagstone and Logan regions, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while contributing to meaningful infrastructure developments in South East Queensland.
