Expression of Interest - Project Manager

Rockhampton, AUPosted Oct 14, 2026

Job description

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.

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. Role Located: Bowen Basin, QLD 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. Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button! 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.

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