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 solid 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 call Ellie on 0448 546 ***.

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 | ******@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2*** | 0448 546 ***

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📌 Fixed Plant Operator (Townsville)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Townsville