MacKellar is looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team at the established Curragh Mine, located just 15 minutes from Blackwater. This is a permanent, full-time prospect offering long-term career stability, a lifestyle-friendly roster and the opportunity to work across a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.

What's on Offer

$75.00/hr + super, paid on all rostered hours

7/7 roster - rotating weeks of days and night shifts

FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO to Blackwater

Permanent full-time position

Accommodation, meals and PPE provided

Salary packaging options available through SPA

About the Role As a Diesel Fitter, you'll be responsible for helping maintain the safety, reliability and performance of a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Completing maintenance, repairs and component change-outs on heavy mobile plant

Carrying out diagnostics, fault finding, inspections, overhauls and scheduled servicing

Performing planned and preventative maintenance in a safe and efficient manner

Providing daily operational support, including refuelling as required

Working independently while adhering to site procedures and safety requirements





Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance team

Ensuring all work is completed to required safety, quality and compliance standards

About You

A recognised trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter

Previous experience working on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment

Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and mechanical repair skills

Current Queensland Coal Board Medical, or willingness to obtain

Standard 11, or willingness to obtain

Current Queensland Driver Licence

A strong focus on safety and quality workmanship

Why MacKellar? With more than 50 years of experience, MacKellar provides mining and civil earthmoving solutions across Australia. We operate a large and modern fleet and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and long-term career development for our people.

Join a team where your experience and skills are valued, while enjoying the stability of permanent employment and the lifestyle benefits of a 7/7 roster. MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates with relevant Diesel Fitter experience will be contacted.

📌 Diesel Fitter (Blackwater)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Blackwater