Looking for along-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
MacKellar is looking for experiencedProduction Operatorsto join our permanent team atCarmichael 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.
$***** per hour + superpaid on all rostered hours
7/7 lifestyle rosterwith additional day-shift overtime available
FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
Permanent, full-time employment on along-term project
Modern accommodation village withmeals, gym and recreational facilities
Well‐maintained fleet focused onoperator comfort and reliability
Strong leadership, supportive team environment andcareer progression opportunities
Looking for along-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?
MacKellar is looking for experiencedProduction Operatorsto join our permanent team atCarmichael 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 + superpaid on all rostered hours
7/7 lifestyle rosterwith additional day-shift overtime available
FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
Permanent, full-time employment on along-term project
Modern accommodation village withmeals, gym and recreational facilities




Well‐maintained fleet focused onoperator comfort and reliability
Strong leadership, supportive team environment andcareer 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 experienceoperating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining
CurrentRII competencies or verified site training transcriptsissued within the past 5 years
CurrentStandard 11
Current Australian Driver's Licence
A strong 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 onsafety, people, modern equipment and long-term careers.
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,
MacKellar is an Equal Prospect Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Excavator Operator (Townsville)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Townsville