Underground Fixed Plant Operator / Service Crew
The Opportunity & Why Apply!
This is a hands-on underground ops role at one of North QLD's best-known hard rock mines, and a good fit if you're after a long-term career at a site that looks after its people.
What's in it for you:
8:6 roster, days and nights - charter FIFO from Townsville or Cairns all sorted
Fantastic camp with private en-suite rooms, bar, pool, gym, and a recreation lounge
Permanent room allocation - this is a place people stick around long term
A varied role where you will gain all round knowledge and exposure + plenty of career progression
Work with a solid crew who value team work, communication, safety and a good attitude
The Role & Duties
You will get experience across fixed plant ops and general service crew experience as part of a close-knit crew.
The work is physical, wide-ranging and day-to-day includes:
Dewatering operations - managing pumps, sumps and flight pumps to maintain safe water levels underground
Pipe installation, maintenance and repairs as required across the operation
Operate underground equipment including boggers, excavators and rock breakers
Supporting shutdown activities - planned and unplanned - as part of the wider ops team
Conducting pre-starts, routine checks and reporting any faults or hazards immediately
Working collaboratively with other crews to keep the operation running safely and on schedule
The Camp & Roster
The camp is a genuine standout, and it's just a 10-minute bus ride from site.
Large private en-suite rooms,



hot and cold meals for breakfast and dinner + great options for crib
Gym, pool, sports field, music room, recreation lounge with sofas, TVs throughout
Bar on site + camp shop, Telstra coverage and Wi-Fi throughout
Charter FIFO from Cairns and Townsville (not Brisbane) on an 8:6 / 7:7 roster
The Company & Site
A major, well-established underground hard rock operation in North QLD run by one of the most recognised names in Australian mining.
Modern infrastructure, experienced leadership and a culture built around doing things properly.
Long-term work secured with strong mine life ahead
Safety culture that goes beyond paperwork - leadership that engages with the crew
Operators who perform get noticed and developed - this isn't a dead-end role
Close-knit crew culture both on the job and at camp + plenty of training and development offered
Your Background
Underground experience is the foundation or prior experience working in a fixed plant environment - but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are number one.
Prior underground experience in fixed plant, service crew or a trade background is highly regarded
Comfortable operating heavy underground equipment (training will be provided onsite as well)
Experience with dewatering, pumps or pipe work is a real advantage
Physically fit and able to work 12-hour shifts in hot, confined underground conditions
Team player with a solid safety mindset and a genuine willingness to learn and develop
Current manual unrestricted driver's licence, ability to pass a pre-employment mining medical & NPC
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📌 Underground Fixed Plant Operator / Service Crew (Queensland)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Queensland