About Us
At Komatsu Australia youll 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
Lead. Influence. Deliver.
Komatsu is searching for a driven Project Manager to take charge of our Curragh site operations and lead a highperforming team delivering worldclass fleet maintenance for one of Australias major mining operations.
Why this role matters
Youll be the onsite powerhouse responsible for maximising machine availability, driving zero harm, ensuring contract performance, and building strong, trusted relationships with our customer and internal stakeholders. Your leadership will directly influence productivity, safety, and longterm customer success.
What youll lead
- A team of maintenance specialists, planners, trades, and contractors.
- Execution of all work under the Maintenance contract.
- Planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, and data-driven performance management.
- Customer meetings, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safety culture, compliance, and operational excellence on site.
What youll bring
- Trade Qualification Highly regarded.
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Background in heavy equipment, maintenance, fleet operations, or mining services.
- Ability to manage safety, compliance, planning, KPIs, and customer expectations.
- Confident communicator with solid financial and reporting skills.
- Coal Board Medical & QLD Coal G1 Passport (or ability to obtain).
- S11, S123, G2 qualifications.
- A proactive, calm-under-pressure operator who thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Flexibility to travel and be available as required to support a 24/7 operation.
Location: Curragh Mine (candidates may be based in Mackay, Rockhampton, Emerald or Gladstone)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, on-site
Why work for us!
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 provided through our company superannuation fund.
- Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
- Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
- Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
- Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
- Referral Program: $ referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.
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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