Maintenance Coordinators - Multiple Opportunities!

Coordinate maintenance engineering services with us at Dawson Mine!

Dawson Mine

Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down! Dawson’s mining process is completed by varied fleets of which this role focuses on the Heavy Mobile Equipment fleet.

It’s not just the interesting large pieces of equipment that you would be working on in the HME workshop, it’s also the placement of Dawson, it is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

Dawson Mine is excited to announce a leadership opportunity for Maintenance Coordinators to join the Engineering & Maintenance team at Dawson Mine on a full-time, permanent basis with Anglo American. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe and effective planning, delivery, and coordination of maintenance activities across Dawson Mine.

The Maintenance Coordinator leads a team of Maintenance Supervisors, engages with stakeholders (internal and external), and contractor management to ensure HME equipment, infrastructure, and improvement works are delivered to scope, within budget, and meet maintenance business objectives.

As the Maintenance Coordinator, the key accountabilities are:

• Lead a team of mixed trades’ supervisors, comprising of employees, and embedded contractors to complete quality work per the maintenance schedule.
• Establish department communications plans and contribute to visible leadership expectations and governance structures.
• Develop and maintain improvement initiatives, rebuild options, and contingency plans in response to site changes and long-term asset needs.
• Develop a culture focused on safety and efficiency that will be able to deliver optimal business results.
• Support effective resource allocation (people, equipment, and resources) to meet maintenance work schedules.
• Ensure equipment introduced to your department aligns with maintenance strategies, introduction to site, tooling requirements, and rebuild philosophies.
• Focus on identifying long term process improvement opportunities and delivery of projects to achieve outcomes.
• Develop team capability through structured training plans, KPI development, and rotation/leave coverage protocols.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to manage spares, rotables, and tooling availability in line with project delivery.
• Support identification and execution of improvement opportunities t, including incident reviews and business improvement inputs.
• Manage OEM relationships across the business.
• Monitor CPEX and OPEX contract expenditure, validate cost allocations, and report financial performance at month-end.
• Other requirements as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent.

To be successful you will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience and capability in a progressive maintenance leadership role within the Resources industry.
• Relevant trade qualification and industry experience.
• Supervisor & Risk Facilitator competencies (S1, 2, 3 & G2, G3).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology (e.g. Apollo, TapRooT).
• High Risk Work Licenses (e.g. Forklift, EWP, Dogging/Rigging) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, OEM knowledge (CAT & Komatsu) and heavy machinery used in mining operations.
• Previous experience with SAP or a similar ERP will be desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identify and address mechanical challenges.
• Adherence to safety regulations and a commitment to creating a safe working environment for all team members.

• Multiple positions available!
• Full-time permanent position based at Dawson Mine, Moura
• 8 on, 6 off roster
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation
• Annual bonus incentive program
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Relocation Assistance available
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

CLOSING DATE 

17 April 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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