At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a crew and maintain heavy mining equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading mining and civil contractor with a focus on safety.
- Benefits: $79.23/hr + super, camp accommodation, meals, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Trade qualifications as a Diesel Fitter and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 79.23 - 79.23 $ per hour.
MacKellar is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Diesel Fitter to support our maintenance team at a coal mine near Blackwater. This is an opportunity to combine your hands‑on mechanical skills with crew leadership, helping maintain the performance and reliability of heavy mining equipment.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent full-time position on a 7/7 rotating day/night roster
- $79.23 per hour + super on all hours worked
- Approx. $180,000 annual earnings
- Camp accommodation, meals and PPE provided
- DIDO opportunity approximately two hours from Rockhampton
- Salary packaging options available
- Long-term project with opportunities for career development
About the Role
Working alongside the maintenance team, you will lead by example on shift, coordinate maintenance activities and help ensure equipment is maintained safely and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting maintenance personnel to achieve shift targets
- Performing servicing, repairs, diagnostics and fault‑finding on heavy mining equipment
- Allocating work and coordinating daily maintenance priorities
- Promoting safe work practices and maintaining site compliance
- Completing shift handovers and communicating with supervisors and production teams
- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade qualifications as a Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic
- Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience in mining or heavy equipment maintenance
- Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting and repair skills
- Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment
- The ability to lead a crew and work effectively in a production‑focused environment
- A current Driver’s Licence
- Standard 11 and S1, S2, S3 or G1, G8, G9 qualifications, or willingness to obtain
Why MacKellar?
Join a well‑established mining and civil contractor where your technical expertise and leadership skills can make a real difference. Be part of a team focused on safety, equipment reliability and delivering results across long‑term operations.
MacKellar welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Only applicants with relevant experience will be shortlisted and contacted.
Leading Hand - Diesel Fitter in Nambour employer: MACKELLAR MINING
MACKELLAR MINING offers competitive pay rates, with opportunities for significant earnings through attendance allowances and overtime. The company provides a supportive work environment with modern facilities, including onsite accommodation, meals, and recreational amenities. Employees can expect long-term career development opportunities in the mining sector, particularly in roles such as Diesel Fitters and Haul Truck Operators.
