Chandler Macleod is partnering with Rio Tinto to recruit an experienced Document Writer to join the Fixed Plant Maintenance Team at Amrun Operations.
This opportunity is suited to someone with experience developing technical documentation within mining, heavy industry or another asset-intensive environment. We're seeking a proactive professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships, manage competing priorities, and contribute from day one.
Working closely with engineers, planners, supervisors and tradespeople, you'll support the Fixed Plant Maintenance team by creating and improving documentation that supports safe, reliable and efficient maintenance execution across site.
Why Apply?
- 7/7 roster offering genuine work-life balance
- FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, with flexible roster options for Weipa-based candidates
- Long-term contract opportunity through to the end of 2027
- Work with Rio Tinto at one of Queensland's largest mining operations
- Apply your Fixed Plant maintenance experience in a specialised role
About the Role
You will work closely with site stakeholders to capture maintenance activities and translate technical information into clear, practical documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and updating maintenance procedures and work instructions
- Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs)
- Engaging with engineers, planners, supervisors and maintainers to document best practice work methods
- Supporting shutdown, project and continuous improvement activities
- Ensuring documentation aligns with site standards and safety requirements
- Maintaining document control and version management processes
- Managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Previous experience as a Document Writer, Technical Writer, Maintenance Planner, Reliability Specialist or similar
- Experience within mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, oil and gas, rail or industrial maintenance environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- The ability to interpret technical information and produce clear, user-friendly documentation
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Trade qualification or maintenance background
- Fixed Plant maintenance experience
- Exposure to shutdowns, maintenance planning or reliability functions
- Experience with SAP, SharePoint or document management systems
If you're an experienced maintenance professional or technical writer looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you. Enjoy the benefits of a 7/7 roster, flexible options for local Weipa candidates, and the opportunity to support Rio Tinto's Amrun operation. Apply now and put your expertise to work from day one.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
