SENIOR MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR - SURREY HILLS MILL (SHM)
Let us introduce ourselves …
At Forico, we don’t just grow trees – we grow futures.
As Tasmania’s largest private forestry asset management company, we manage over 89,000 hectares of plantation forest for wood fibre production and 77,000 hectares of native forest conserved for biodiversity and cultural values. Sustainability, safety and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do as we supply forest products to global markets.
If you’d like to learn more, visit www.forico.com.au
The bare roots of the job ...
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Maintenance Coordinator to join the leadership team at Surrey Hills Mill.
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, this is a senior leadership role that serves as the site's maintenance lead and trusted second-in-command. You will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the operation, helping to drive site performance, build team capability and foster a strong safety and people-first culture across all shifts.
This role is about far more than coordinating maintenance activities. It's about providing visible leadership, developing a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring asset reliability and creating the systems, plans and disciplines that keep a complex industrial operation running safely and efficiently.
Working closely with operations, contractors and external stakeholders, you'll lead maintenance planning, preventative maintenance programs, shutdown activities, capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the long-term performance of the mill.
What you will be branching into …
In this influential leadership role, you will:
- Lead, mentor and develop the site's maintenance team, building capability, accountability and a strong one-team culture
- Act as a key member of the site leadership team and provide leadership support and cover for the Site Manager as required
- Champion Forico's "work safe, home safe" culture through visible safety leadership and a proactive approach to risk management
- Drive maintenance planning, scheduling and execution to maximise asset reliability and plant availability
- Lead preventative maintenance programs and ensure maintenance systems, records and schedules are effectively managed
- Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and major works while balancing production requirements and minimising downtime
- Oversee maintenance budgeting, operating expenditure and capital works projects
- Identify asset improvement opportunities and contribute to future capital investment planning
- Manage critical spares, contractor performance and supplier relationships to support operational success
- Work collaboratively with production and site leadership teams to deliver operational and business objectives
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, reliability, efficiency and cost performance
- Ensure the site's maintenance activities remain compliant with relevant safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
Who will be growing with us...
We’re seeking a capable and engaging maintenance leader who is equally comfortable working on strategic improvements as they are supporting day-to-day operational requirements. This role will suit someone who genuinely enjoys leading people and understands that strong teams don’t happen by accident.
You’ll bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams within manufacturing, processing, industrial, forestry, mining, energy or similar operational environments
- A mechanical or electrical trade qualification
- Strong leadership capability with a genuine passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
- Experience with maintenance planning, preventative maintenance systems and asset reliability programs
- Exposure to capital project delivery, contractor management and maintenance budgeting
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, coach and build trust across all levels of the business
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience working with maintenance management systems and digital maintenance records
- Well-developed communication skills and a consultative approach
- A strong commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence
- A current Australian Driver's Licence
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, management or a related discipline will be highly regarded, but are not essential.
A career that's growing places...
Forico is an Employer of Choice, and we see our people as our most important asset.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A strong work safe, home safe culture across all operations
- An attractive remuneration and benefits package and fantastic employment conditions
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on site performance and future growth
- The chance to lead meaningful improvements in asset reliability, maintenance excellence and team capability
- A senior leadership role with genuine influence across site operations.
Start planning your future today...
If you're a hands-on and experienced maintenance leader with the capability to lead people, drive performance and support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-performing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
For further details about this opportunity or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact recruitment@forico.com.au
For role‑specific enquiries, please contact Tony Cohen, Site Manager – Surrey Hills Mill, on 0408 850 030.
To apply, submit your application (including a cover letter and current resume) by 5pm, 12 August 2026 via Forico’s online careers portal: https://forico.com.au/careers/
Forico is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, abilities and genders.