Blaster / Painter

Field Mining Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Camp accommodation and meals supplied

Referral program

Job summary

Field Mining Services is seeking experienced Blaster/Painter to join our Mackay region team. You will perform blasting and painting tasks on-site at coalfield projects, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Coal Board Medical or be willing to obtain, Standard 11, and relevant trade papers. A current driver’s licence and ability to work a 7/7 roster are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Coal Board Medical (or willing to obtain)
• Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment (or willing to obtain)
• Confined Spaces
• Working at Heights
• Current Drivers Licence
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• Relevant Trade Papers (Surface Finishing) or willing to obtain
• Dynamic approach to safety

Responsibilities

• On-site blasting and painting duties.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on site.

Skills

Gas Test Atmospheres

Working at Heights

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11

Confined Spaces

Current Drivers Licence

Surface Finishing Trade Papers

Dynamic safety mindset

Education

Trade papers (Surface Finishing) or willing to obtain

Job description

Job no: 497917
Work type: Casual
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Blaster Painter

Adding value to our current site team, we are looking for experienced Blaster / Painters who take pride in their work delivering their best, all day every day.

Successful candidates will have:

• Coal Board Medical (or willing to obtain)
• Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment (or willing to obtain)
• Confined Spaces
• Working at Heights
• Current Drivers Licence
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• Relevant Trade Papers (Surface Finishing) or willing to obtain
• Dynamic approach to safety

On offer we have:

• 7/7 roster
• Day shift only
• DIDO opportunity
• Camp accommodation and meals supplied whilst on site

Enjoy the perks we offer such as:

• Weekly Pay
• Length of service gifts
• Referral program - a great way to earn additional $$$

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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