Looking for a
long-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
MacKellar is looking for experienced
Production Operators
to join our permanent team at
Carmichael Mine
.
You'll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working alongside an experienced crew with solid leadership and a focus on safety, reliability and production.
$***** per hour + super
paid on all rostered hours
7/7 lifestyle roster
with additional day-shift overtime available
FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
Permanent, full-time employment on a
long-term project
Modern accommodation village with
meals, gym and recreational facilities
Well‐maintained fleet focused on
operator comfort and reliability
Strong leadership, supportive team environment and
career progression opportunities
Looking for a
long-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
MacKellar is looking for experienced
Production Operators
to join our permanent team at
Carmichael Mine
.
You'll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working alongside an experienced crew with strong leadership and a focus on safety, reliability and production.
Why MacKellar?
$***** per hour + super
paid on all rostered hours
7/7 lifestyle roster
with additional day-shift overtime available
FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
Permanent, full-time employment on a
long-term project
Modern accommodation village with
meals, gym and recreational facilities




Well‐maintained fleet focused on
operator comfort and reliability
Strong leadership, supportive team environment and
career progression opportunities
About the Role
You'll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating large-scale mining equipment while helping the team achieve daily production targets.
You'll be operating:
400t+ hydraulic excavators
Large production dozers
You'll also complete pre-starts, equipment checks and housekeeping, report faults and work closely with Supervisors and other operators to keep production moving safely and efficiently.
What You'll Need We're looking for operators who have:
12+ months' recent experience
operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining
Current
RII competencies or verified site training transcripts
issued within the past 5 years
Current
Standard 11
Current Australian Driver's Licence
A solid commitment to safe operating practices
A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a high-performing crew
Ability to meet all site access and pre-employment requirements
Join MacKellar
MacKellar is a leading Australian mining contractor with a strong focus on
safety, people, modern equipment and long-term careers
.
If you're ready for a stable role with a great roster, solid earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in mining,
MacKellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Excavator Operator (Townsville)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Townsville