At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate heavy mobile equipment and support daily mining targets in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading Australian mining contractor with a strong safety record.
- Benefits: $66.71/hr + super, attendance allowance, flights, meals, and accommodation provided.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced 7/7 roster with excellent career progression potential.
- Why this job: Build a long-term career with modern equipment and structured training opportunities.
- Qualifications: Open cut mining experience and relevant RII competencies required.
The predicted salary is between 66.71 - 66.71 $ per hour.
Ready to step into a long-term role with a major mining contractor? MacKellar is recruiting experienced Multi-Skilled Operators to join our production team at Carmichael Mine, one of Queensland's largest mining operations. This is an opportunity to operate a modern fleet, work alongside an experienced site team and build a long-term career on an even-time 7/7 roster.
What You'll Get
- $66.71/hr + super paid on all rostered hours
- Approx. $152,000 per year
- Attendance Allowance - Earn up to an additional $6k per year!
- 7/7 rotating day and night roster
- Flights from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns
- Camp accommodation, meals and site transport provided
- Airport, camp and mine all within approximately 5 minutes of each other
- Modern, well-maintained mining fleet
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options
The Opportunity
As a Multi-Skilled Operator, you'll be part of a production crew responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy mobile equipment to support daily mining targets. You’ll work across multiple pieces of equipment, contributing to safe production, maintaining high operating standards and working closely with your crew and supervisors.
What We’re Looking For
- Open cut mining experience operating Dozers and Haul Trucks
- Proven experience operating at least one of the following: Grader, Water Truck, Small Excavator, CAT 980 Loader
- Current Standard 11
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Relevant RII competencies or a verified training transcript completed within the past 5 years
- A strong commitment to safe work practices
- Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day/night roster
- A team-focused approach and willingness to work as part of a high-performing production crew
Why Join MacKellar?
MacKellar is a leading Australian mining contractor with a long history of delivering safe, reliable and productive mining services. At Carmichael, you’ll join a permanent team with access to modern equipment, structured training and genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. The 7/7 roster also gives you a consistent work-life balance, with flights, accommodation and meals taken care of while you’re on site.
Multiskilled Operator employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, employees enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment across multiple operations.
