Job Description
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North Geelong VIC•Hybrid work
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Full job description
Role: National Maintenance Manager
Location: Flexible location - QLD, NSW or VIC
Salary: Up to circa $220,000 (including base and super) + bonus opportunity
What did you have for breakfast today?
Whether it was the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, there’s a good chance GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate. As a leading force in sustainable agriculture, we connect rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers across the globe. Now, we’re looking for someone to help shape the next chapter of that story.
We’re seeking a high-impact leader to join us as our next National Maintenance Manager—a critical role shaping the reliability and performance of our Eastern Australia (ECA) network across country sites and ports. Reporting to the National IDM Manager, the National Maintenance Manager will lead the safe, consistent, and cost-effective delivery of maintenance activities across GrainCorp’s operational assets. This includes fixed infrastructure, mobile plant, and the national maintenance fleet.
Your mandate will be to:
Define and drive key maintenance KPIs: SQDCP, availability, reliability, labour efficiency, & safety metrics
Lead and coach Maintenance Managers to uplift team engagement and maintenance performance
Publish and manage a weekly national maintenance schedule
Build and embed a robust preventative maintenance plan for stackers, DOHs and generators
Manage national maintenance budgets and resource planning
Develop strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making across the organisation
Lead a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
This is a leadership role where day-to-day coaching, capability building, and strategic oversight go hand in hand.
You’ll be a leader who has:
A degree in engineering or a trade background with additional maintenance engineering qualifications
Extensive experience managing maintenance functions in heavy industrial environments
Proven understanding of safety management systems, CMMS, and industrial relations (including EBAs)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and maintenance budgeting
Strong stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and negotiation expertise
A clear, decisive leadership style with a track record of developing high-performing teams
What we offer:
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Professional development and leadership pathways
Hybrid work and flexible leave options—including birthday leave
Health and wellbeing initiatives
We’re proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care and flexibility in every caree
Ready to apply?
It’s simple—submit your application, and if your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat. We’re looking forward to hearing your story.
Applications close on the 8th August 2026.
