The Opportunity & Why Apply!
This is a hands-on ops role at one of North QLD's most well-known hard rock mines.
You'll spend the majority of your time underground keeping the operation moving so if you're happy to get your hands dirty and want to build a long-term career at a site that actually looks after its people, keep reading.
What's in it for you:
8:6 roster, days and nights - charter FIFO from Townsville or Cairns, all sorted
Fantastic camp with private en-suite rooms, bar, pool, gym, and a recreation lounge
Permanent room allocation - this is a place people stick around long term
A varied role where you will gain all round knowledge and exposure + plenty of career progression
The Role & Duties
Working underground the majority of the shift, get experience across fixed plant ops and general underground duties as part of a close-knit crew.
The work is physical, varied and day-to-day includes:
Dewatering operations - managing pumps, sumps and flight pumps to maintain safe water levels underground
Pipe installation, maintenance and repairs as required across the operation
Operate underground equipment including boggers, excavators and rock breakers
Supporting shutdown activities - planned and unplanned - as part of the wider ops team
Conducting pre-starts, routine checks and reporting any faults or hazards immediately
Working collaboratively with other crews to keep the operation running safely and on schedule
The Company & Site
A major, well-established underground hard rock operation in North QLD run by one of the most recognised names in Australian mining.
Modern infrastructure, experienced leadership and a culture built around doing things properly.
Long-term work secured with robust mine life ahead




Safety culture that goes beyond paperwork - leadership that engages with the crew
Operators who perform get noticed and developed - this isn't a dead-end role
Close-knit crew culture both on the job and at camp
Plenty of training and development offered
The Camp
Seriously - this one stands out.
Large private en-suite rooms with TV, desk and storage
Hot and cold meals for breakfast and dinner + great options for crib
Gym, pool, sports field, music room, recreation lounge with sofas, TVs throughout
Bar on site + camp shop, Telstra coverage and Wi-Fi throughout
10-minute bus ride to site - no early morning / late evening slogs
Your Value
Underground experience is the foundation - but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are number one.
Prior underground experience in fixed plant, service crew or a trade background is highly regarded
Comfortable operating heavy underground equipment (training will be provided onsite as well)
Experience with dewatering, pumps or pipe work is a real advantage
Physically fit and able to work 12-hour shifts in hot, confined underground conditions
Team player with a strong safety mindset and a genuine willingness to learn and develop
Current manual driver's licence and ability to pass a pre-employment mining medical
Next Steps
Applications are being reviewed and sent directly to the fixed maintenance supervisors & superintendent - so don't sit on it.
If you want the full site pack or keen for a confidential chat, then callEllieon******** ***.
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment.
This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
Ellie Smith | ****** | ************ | ******** ***
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📌 Fixed Plant Operator (Townsville)
🏢 Marble Recruitment
📍 Townsville