Civil Upskill Operators – Foxleigh

Protecht Group; Mackay Regional, Gladstone Regional, Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

Medibank Health Insurance discount

Westpac banking offers

Salary sacrificing options

EAP

Job summary

Protech is seeking Civil Operators to join our team onsite at Foxleigh Mine in Queensland. Candidates should have transferable machine operating experience and are encouraged to upskill to operate CAT 785/789/793 equipment, with structured training and on-site support.

The role offers 7/7 even time rosters (12.5-hour shifts), camp accommodation and meals, and attractive bonuses including a $6000 annual retention bonus plus daily attendance bonuses, alongside a base rate of $58.43/hr with

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery in civil mining environments.
• Machinery evidence such as transcripts, site authorisations or RII certificates.
• Coal board medical health assessment or equivalent health check.
• Standard 11
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Two references to verify experience and skills.
• Right to work in Australia

Skills

Civil mining experience

Heavy machinery operation

Right to work in Australia

Education

RII Certificates

Tools

CAT 785/789/793

Job description

Looking to break into the mining industry? This is your opportunity to transition from civil operations into a long-term mining career with one of Queensland’s established coal operations.

Protech is seeking experienced Civil Operators to join our team onsite at Foxleigh Mine.

We are specifically looking for operators with transferable machine operating experience who are ready to take the next step and build a rewarding future in production mining.

With structured training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to operate large-scale mining equipment, this role is ideal for civil operators looking to increase their earning potential and gain valuable mining experience.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Civil Upskill Operators – $58.43/hr. + $75 daily attendance bonus + $6000 annual retention bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

• This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to start a long-term career in the mining industry
• Upskill to operate machinery – CAT 785/789/793
• Flexible travel options available, with free BIBO services provided from Mackay, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton.
• 7/7 even time roster (alternating dayshift & nightshift) – 12.5-hour shifts
• $6000 Annual Retention Bonus + Daily Site Attendance Bonuses
• Full-time opportunities available with Protech & Client
• Onsite Protech Support Staff
• Camp Accommodation and Meals provided. Camp 25-30 mins from site
• Employee benefits – Discounted Medibank Health Insurance, exclusive corporate banking offers with Westpac, Salary Sacrificing options, EAP

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery in a civil mining capacity
• Machinery Evidence (Training Transcript/Site Authorisations/ RII Certificates)
• Health Assessment (Coal Board Medical)
• Standard 11
• Current Drivers Licence
• Two contactable references to verify experience/skills
• Right to work in Australia

ABOUT PROTECH

At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done.

• Safe and reliable work.
• Regular check-ins.
• A ready, responsive and caring team.
• Correct pay, on time.

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home.