Auto Electrician

MacKellar Group; Biloela; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Transport to and from site

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join our maintenance team at Boundary Hill, supporting a large fleet of mining equipment in a fast-paced production environment. This is a day-shift role on a 5/4/4/5 roster with guaranteed roster consistency and long-term job security.

You will diagnose and repair electrical faults, perform planned maintenance, and work with other trades to keep site equipment running reliably. Camp meals and transport are provided.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Auto Electrician.
• Experience on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment.
• Valid ARC / air-conditioning licence.
• Current QLD driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on heavy mining equipment.
• Conducting planned maintenance and servicing activities.
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding across a range of systems.
• Completing repairs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop.
• Working closely with other trades and site personnel.

Skills

Heavy mining equipment experience

ARC / air-conditioning licence

QLD driver’s licence

Safety minded

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification as Auto Electrician

Job description

Looking for a permanent role with a solid roster, great camp facilities, and a reliable crew? We’re seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join our maintenance team at Boundary Hill, supporting a large fleet of mining equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a day-shift-only position on a 5/4/4/5 roster, offering consistency, work-life balance, and long-term job security.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• $75.94ph + super paid on all hours
• 5/4/4/5 lifestyle roster
• Day shift only – no nights
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Transport supplied to and from site
• Supportive team environment with established systems and leadership

The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy mining equipment to ensure maximum reliability and uptime across site operations. The role will see you working within a well-established maintenance team, carrying out both breakdown and preventative maintenance tasks.

Duties will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on mobile mining equipment
• Conducting planned maintenance and servicing activities
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding across a range of systems
• Completing repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop
• Working closely with other trades and site personnel

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification as an Auto Electrician
• Previous experience working on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment
• Valid ARC / air-conditioning licence
• Current QLD driver’s licence
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities