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Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist | GEMCO, Groote Eylandt | 7/7 FIFO

South32
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Alyangula, Northern Territory, Australia
FIFO Mining Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Warehouse and Stores Jobs

About the Role

South32 is looking for an Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist at GEMCO, its open-cut manganese mine on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. This is a permanent full-time role on a 7/7 day shift only roster, flying in and out from Darwin or Cairns. You will pull together the materials, spares and rotable components needed for weekly maintenance and shutdown work on fixed plant. Applications close on 24 November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate parts, spares and rotable components for fixed plant maintenance and shutdowns
  • Keep inventory records accurate, and process credits, returns and excess parts registers
  • Handle SAP material master data requests and help with master data audits
  • Work with Supply teams and vendors, and raise parts shortfalls with Planners and Schedulers
  • Manage warranty claims, repairable returns and major component change-out records

About You

  • At least 3 years in inventory management or warehouse operations, with a supply chain, logistics, warehousing or stores background
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with SAP experience highly regarded
  • Strong organisation, time management and attention to data accuracy
  • Clear written and spoken communication, and the ability to juggle priorities
  • C class driver's licence
  • Forklift licence, or the ability to get one

What's on Offer

  • 7/7 roster, day shift only, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns
  • Permanent full-time employment
  • 14% superannuation
  • Parental leave of 26 weeks on full pay or 52 weeks on half pay for primary carers
  • Access to South32 share plans
  • Island facilities including a gym, pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts and a sports oval

About South32

South32 is a global mining and metals company focused on commodities needed for a low-carbon future. GEMCO on Groote Eylandt produces more than 20% of the world's manganese ore and has worked alongside the Anindilyakwa people, the island's traditional owners, since 1963.

Apply directly on South32's careers site using the apply link on this listing.