Maintenance Planner

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality metallurgical coal, with operations in Australia’s Bowen Basin and the US Central Appalachian region. Our products are supplied to customers across the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Europe.

Curragh Mine, located just 12 kilometres from Blackwater in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in the state.

With a strong focus on safety, Coronado Curragh offers the opportunity to grow your career in the coal industry while enjoying a lifestyle that suits you and your family.

What you’ll do

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join the team in a permanent role. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you’ll play a key role in connecting maintenance and production teams to coordinate short-term planned maintenance activities.

You’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance work, supporting shutdowns, completing inspections, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and responding to day-to-day priorities based on operational needs and resources.

Through effective planning and continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, you’ll help drive equipment reliability, production targets, and cost performance within the Maintenance Department.

This role works a Monday–Thursday, 4/3 roster.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP and Viziya advantageous but not essential)
• Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance planning processes
• Knowledge of life cycle costing and budget forecasting
• Previous planning and scheduling experience highly regarded
• Good understanding of statutory requirements in open-cut mining environments
• Strong technical background in mechanical maintenance
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a positive culture

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting your development and well-being through ongoing training and tailored learning opportunities, along with initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we recognise the Traditional Owners of the land on which Curragh Mine operates, the Gaangalu Nation People.

With access to accommodation options and a lifestyle that offers proximity to the Capricorn Coast, this role provides both career growth and lifestyle benefits.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.