- Join a world-class, Pilbara Iron Ore operation
- Monday to Thursday (4:3 roster) FIFO from Perth to Roy Hill Mine
- Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
Our vision
As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Manager Mobile Maintenance to join our team to provide strategic and operational leadership across the entire Mobile Maintenance function, overseeing one of the country's largest autonomous mining fleets.
This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring fleet reliability, availability, and performance while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable production outcomes.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in balancing the demands of a mature fleet while helping shape the future fleet, rebuild, and lifecycle strategies. With a strong focus on embedding fit-for-purpose systems, standardising work practices, strengthening organisational capability, and driving continuous improvement, you will help position the operation for long-term success. Leading a large and diverse team, you will foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and innovation, while delivering measurable improvements in maintenance performance and asset outcomes.
This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced maintenance, asset management, or operational leader to join a high-performing team and contribute to the success of the future direction of maintenance strategy within one of Australia's most advanced mining operations.
Duties:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Mobile Maintenance department.
- Drive maintenance excellence through effective reliability, availability, and asset performance strategies.
- Lead and mentor a large team of maintenance, trades, and technical professionals.
- Champion safe work practices and foster a strong culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities align with production and business objectives.
- Lead change initiatives and embed standardised work practices across the maintenance function.
- Oversee maintenance planning, execution, and performance to ensure equipment availability supports the mine plan.
- Contribute to future fleet lifecycle planning, rebuild programs, and capital investment strategies.
In addition to the above, you'll build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across our operational teams and functional support teams while externally, you'll partner with our original equipment manufacturers.
Skills and Experience:
- Significant leadership experience within mobile maintenance, asset management, or heavy industry environments.
- A proven track record leading large maintenance teams in a mining or comparable operational setting.
- Strong understanding of fleet reliability, maintenance optimisation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading operational change and driving cultural transformation.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across multiple business functions.
- A values-driven leadership style with a genuine commitment to people, safety, and performance.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Maintenance, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.