Job Description

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- $72/hr + super | Paid on all rostered hours
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- Flights, accommodation & meals provided | Long-term opportunity
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What's on Offer

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- $72 hourly rate + super paid on all rostered hours
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- 7/7 day/night rotating roster – FIFO from Brisbane to Nyngan
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- Flights, accommodation and meals provided
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- Long-term project with ongoing opportunities
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- Leadership role within a supportive team environment
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About the Role

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MacKellar is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Operator to join our Nyngan mining operation.

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This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, providing day-to-day support to production crews while remaining actively involved in operating equipment. You will work closely with Supervisors to promote safe work practices, coordinate activities and help achieve production targets.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide leadership and guidance to production operators
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- Operate mining equipment as required
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- Assist with coordinating daily work activities across the crew
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- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
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- Conduct pre-start meetings and support compliance activities
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- Monitor production performance and identify improvement opportunities
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- Liaise with Supervisors regarding operational requirements and site priorities
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About You

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- Extensive experience in a production mining environment
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- Demonstrated experience operating production mining equipment, particularly Excavators and Dozers
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- Previous Leading Hand or crew leadership experience highly regarded
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- Strong communication and organisational skills
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- Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
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- Current RII competencies and relevant operating experience
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MacKellar is a leading mining and civil contractor with operations across Australia. We are committed to providing a protected workplace, quality equipment and rewarding career opportunities for our people.

📌 Leading Hand (FIFO) (Twin Waters)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Twin Waters