Maintenance Manager

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Reporting to the State Maintenance Manager, the Hemmant Maintenance Manager has primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the activities of the Maintenance team and provides leadership and guidance to managing maintenance issues across the site. 

The role is positioned to work in direct alignment with the Hemmant Branch Manager, forming a paired leadership model responsible for driving site performance, equipment reliability, and operational control. You will own asset health, maintenance discipline and reliability outcomes and share accountability for uptime, risk management and overall site performance with the Hemmant Branch Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and prioritise maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability and operational performance
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all maintenance works are completed safely and compliantly
• Drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies across fixed and mobile plant assets
• Investigate equipment failures and implement solutions to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Oversee maintenance projects and shutdowns, ensuring efficient delivery and stakeholder communication
• Develop and lead a high-performing maintenance team through coaching, capability building and performance management

You will be rewarded with: 

• Permanent full time hours with job security
• Participation in quarterly incentive plan
• Promotional opportunities, long-term career
• Team environment with strong safety culture
• Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• A trade or engineering qualification, with a Cert III in Manufacturing and Engineering highly regarded
• Significant leadership experience in maintenance, manufacturing, production or a similar industrial environment
• A passion for continuous improvement, supported by strong Lean Manufacturing and problem solving capabilities
• The ability to lead, coach and develop high performing teams while building a positive safety culture
• Strong expertise in maintenance planning, asset reliability and equipment performance optimisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across the business
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About Us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metal annually into our steelmaking operations.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.