Mechanical Maintenance Planner - Laverton

Job description:

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 Manufacturing business.

The Mechanical Maintenance Planner & Projects Supervisor is responsible for the effective coordination of planned mechanical maintenance activities at the Laverton Mill.

This role is responsible for ensuring maintenance activities support production requirements while meeting safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will oversee development and improvement of equipment inspections.Spare parts management to support department and maintain plant reliability, improve efficiency, and cost control programs.

The role requires planning and delivering small to medium-sized projects, including shutdown, EM, PGC, or small CapEx projects. The incumbent must ensure these projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate, support and prioritise maintenance activities across Mechanical, Electrical, and operational teams.
• Plan and prepare maintenance work packs, risk assessments, SWIs, and JSAs to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Manage shutdown planning, task allocation, and maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, MRP processes, and procurement coordination to ensure materials are available when required.
• Inspect equipment and components to identify maintenance needs and support Engineering preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset histories, and documentation to support ongoing operational performance.
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, safety observations, and reinforcement of safe behaviours.
• Provide assistance and relieve existing planning staff when on leave.

You will be rewarded with:

• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative and close-knit team environment

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

• 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

What you will bring:

• Trade Certificate or Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance planning in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, spare parts management, and inventory control.
• Proficient in SAP and or other maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and working collaboratively across teams.

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 your own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

InfraBuild manufactures steel using recycled scrap through our electric arc furnace network in Victoria and New South Wales.

Our integrated model, from recycling to rolling, supports consistent quality, supply reliability and the development of lower embodied carbon steel solutions for Australia's construction industry.

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.