Super paid on all rostered hours, $*****ph ($164k per year)
Attendance Allowance - Earn up to an additional $6k per year!
Camp is 5 mins from pit | Long-term project | Modern fleet
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 ($164k pa)+ super
paid on all rostered hours
Earn up to an additional $6k per year in attendance bonuses!
7/7 roster
with additional day-shift overtime available
FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
Permanent, full-time employment on a
long-term project
Up-to-date 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 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 on safety, 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 Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Excavator Operator (Queensland)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Queensland