Job Type: Full-time

Excavator Operators, secure a permanent role on a growing North Queensland gold operation. Run Hitachi EX1200 & Liebherr R9150 excavators.26th October, 2026Myndshift Group supports a number of industries including mining, civil construction, and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver high-quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia's largest companies.Myndshift Group has been engaged by our client partner, a respected mining contractor delivering a major gold operation in North Queensland.About the RoleLocated approximately 150km south-west of Townsville, the Mt Carlton Gold Mine forms part of the Charters Towers Goldfield, one of Australia's most established gold-producing regions.We are seeking experienced Excavator Operators with hard rock open-cut mining experience to join the production team and support the protected and efficient movement of material across site.Key Responsibilities Operate production excavators in a hard rock open-cut mining environmentSafely and efficiently load haul trucks to meet production targetsConduct pre-start inspections and report defectsMaintain production while working to site safety standardsWork closely with supervisors and other production personnelComplete all required documentation accurately About You Experience operating Hitachi EX1200, Liebherr R9150, or equivalent class excavatorsDemonstrated experience operating production excavators in hard rock open-cut miningStrong understanding of load and dump proceduresCommitment to safe work practices and production efficiencyAbility to work well within a high-performing production teamCurrent Australian Driver's Licence What's on Offer Lifestyle roster of 8/6 or 7/7, rotating day and nightBus transport from Townsville, or DIDO to Gumlu carpark with site bus transfersCamp accommodation and meals suppliedAccess to 2 gyms, a tennis court and ongoing camp facility upgradesBe part of a growing operation in a historic gold regionWork with a respected ASX-listed mining contractor

📌 Excavator Operator (Queensland)
🏢 MYNDSHIFT GROUP
📍 Queensland