Mechanical Supervisor-4 (Darwin Municipality)

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER. We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Supervisors to join our team in McArthur River Mine to provide leadership and management support to the Mechanical Workshop team, ensuring secure, efficient and high-quality maintenance outcomes. This is a permanent role on a 2 on / 2 off rotating day and night roster. What you’ll be doing
- Lead and develop your team – provide active management, leadership, coaching, and guidance to workshop employees and contractors while ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld.
- Drive safety and compliance – maintain a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring governance and compliance across all mechanical activities and installations.
- Deliver operational excellence – ensure KPIs, targets, timeframes, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Manage major projects – maintain single point accountability for all major mechanical works, ensuring continuity, progress, and clear communication.
- Improve performance and quality – work closely with the team to enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Develop workforce capability – create and manage a Mechanical Skills Training Matrix to build team capability and performance. What you’ll need
- Trade qualifications that matter – relevant Mechanical trade qualification.
- Leadership experience – 3–5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role within mining or heavy earthmoving industries.
- Technical expertise – strong knowledge of Caterpillar systems, parts, and service processes.
- Safety-first mindset – demonstrated commitment to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards.
- Strong communication skills – ability to effectively communicate, document, and manage time across multiple priorities.
- Continuous improvement focus – initiative-driven with a commitment to quality, reliability, and building strong customer relationships. Benefits
- Cutting Edge Tech – Work with 40 units of new Caterpillar equipment including 6060 & 6040 excavators and large mining fleets such as 793D, 995, 992, D11 and D10.
- Get more time back in your life – 2 on / 2 off rotating roster with shift loading and overtime opportunities.
- Body, Mind & Wallet Support – Income protection insurance, Employee Assistance Program, health checks, and more.
- Career Paths That Work for You – Access world-class CAT Dealer Technician Training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Security you can count on – Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and annual wage increases.
- Home away from home – Camp accommodation with full catering, plus access to on-site gym, pool, and recreational facilities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rh4u3