Mechanical Supervisor
About the role
As the Mechanical Services Workshop Leader for our Whyalla operations, you will lead a team of skilled technicians, ensuring maintenance and repair work is completed efficiently, safe, and to the highest standard. With a hands on approach, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety, you’ll ensure the workshop runs smoothly while identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
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Lead daily workshop operations for the Fitting and Machining Services department, ensuring a safe, productive, and high-quality work environment.
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Supervise and support a team of tradespeople, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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Manage and monitor workshop budgets, including labor, materials, and operational costs, aligning with asset strategies and cost control objectives.
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control standards, conducting audits and leading by example in safe work practices.
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Coordinate job scheduling, resource planning, and workflow optimization to meet maintenance and production deadlines.
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Utilize SAP or similar systems for job tracking, inventory management, maintenance planning, and reporting.
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Apply trade or engineering expertise (mechanical trade qualification or engineering degree) to support hands-on problem solving and technical guidance.
Key Benefits
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
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Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
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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.
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Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
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Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
About Us
Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide. The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen as part of the GFG’s journey to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Why work here?
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.
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Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
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Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
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Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
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.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.