Job Description

Looking for a long-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
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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.

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- $69.28 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
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- 7/7 lifestyle roster with additional day-shift overtime available
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- FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
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- Permanent, full-time employment on a long-term project
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- Modern accommodation village with meals, gym and recreational facilities
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- Well‐maintained fleet focused on operator comfort and reliability
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- Strong leadership, supportive team environment and career progression opportunities
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Looking for a long-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
n MacKellar is looking for experienced Production Operators to join our permanent team at Carmichael Mine.

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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.

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Why MacKellar?

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- $69.28 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
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- 7/7 lifestyle roster with additional day-shift overtime available
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- FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
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- Permanent, full-time employment on a long-term project
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- Modern accommodation village with meals, gym and recreational facilities
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- Well‐maintained fleet focused on operator comfort and reliability
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- Strong leadership, supportive team environment and career progression opportunities
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About the Role

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You'll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating large-scale mining equipment while helping the team achieve daily production targets.

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You'll be operating:

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- 400t+ hydraulic excavators
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- Large production dozers
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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.

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What You'll Need We're looking for operators who have:

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- 12+ months' recent experience operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining
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- Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within the past 5 years
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- Current Standard 11
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence
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- A strong commitment to safe operating practices
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- A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a high-performing crew
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- Ability to meet all site access and pre-employment requirements
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Join MacKellar

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MacKellar is a leading Australian mining contractor with a strong focus on safety, people, modern equipment and long-term careers.
n If you're ready for a stable role with a great roster, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in mining,
n MacKellar is an Equal Prospect Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

📌 Excavator Operator (Townsville)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Townsville