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.

Benefits and Pay

- $72.05 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
- Modern 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 will 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 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 solid 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 (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Rockhampton Regional