What's on Offer

- Permanent full-time position
- $72.05 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
- 7/7 lifestyle roster providing an excellent work-life balance
- Additional overtime available on day shift
- FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns
- Modern village with quality accommodation, meals, gym and recreational facilities
- Well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on reliability and operator comfort
- Long-term project offering ongoing job security

About You To be successful, you'll bring:

- Minimum 12 months' recent experience operating 400t+ excavators and large production dozers in an open-cut mining environment
- Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within the past five years
- Current Standard 11
- Current Australian Driver's Licence




- A solid commitment to safety and safe operating practices
- A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a high-performing team
- The ability to satisfy all site access and pre-employment requirements

At MacKellar, we combine decades of mining experience with a commitment to investing in our people, maintaining modern equipment and creating workplaces where safety, teamwork and performance go hand in hand. If you're looking for a secure role with excellent conditions and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

MacKellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

📌 Excavator Operator (Cairns)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Cairns