Programmed Skilled Workforce is currently seeking experienced Machine Operators and Scraper Operators for opportunities at an established mining operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced operators looking to work in the mining industry without the need to live away from home. With daily bus transport to and from site, you can enjoy the perks of site-based work while returning home at the end of every shift.

Machine Operators

We are seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators who may be required to operate a range of mobile equipment, dependent on their experience, training and site authorizations.

Equipment may include:

- Excavators
- Graders
- Bobcats
- Dozers
- Water Carts
- Medium Rigid trucks
- Heavy Rigid trucks
- Other mobile plant as trained and authorized

Rate: $34.23 per hour plus $45.75 daily fare allowance

Scraper Operators

We are also seeking experienced Scraper Operators to join the team.

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years' experience operating scrapers.

Rate: $34.23 per hour plus $45.75 daily fare allowance

What We Are Looking For

Successful applicants will ideally have:

- Demonstrated experience operating relevant mobile plant
- Relevant licenses, tickets and/or competencies for the equipment operated
- Minimum 2 years' scraper operating experience for Scraper Operator positions
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to follow site procedures and instructions
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment




- Willingness and ability to meet site medical and pre-employment requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete site-specific pre-employment requirements, which include:

- Respiratory Health Surveillance Medical Examination
- Chest X-ray
- Pre-employment medical
- Functional assessment
- Drug & Alcohol screening

What's in it for you?

- $34.23 per hour
- $45.75 daily fare allowance
- Daily bus transport to and from site
- Be home every night - no living away from home
- Opportunity to work within an established mining operation
- Ongoing support from your local Programmed team
- Strong focus on safety and wellbeing
- Opportunity to utilize and develop your mobile plant operating experience

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

[email protected]

Reference number: 78093
Profession:Mining and ResourcesMining - Production

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 23rd Sep, 2026

📌 Machine Operators & Scraper Operators - Mining Site (Rockhampton)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Rockhampton