Crushing Boilermaker

Austral Resources; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

FIFO/DIDO roster 15/13

Camp facilities

Training & development

Sustainable copper production

Job summary

Austral Resources, a Queensland-based copper company, invites skilled Boilermakers to join our Mt Kelly Operations (Lady Annie mine) 120km north-northwest of Mount Isa. You will contribute to crushing and processing operations, focusing on safe, efficient maintenance.

This role uses a 15/13 FIFO/DIDO roster, with competitive hourly rates, modern camp facilities, and opportunities to develop mobile equipment and process plant skills. We value safety, teamwork, and hands-on contribution.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate required for Boilermaker role.
• Experience in a crushing circuit and wear/fabrication tasks is preferred.
• Current manual drivers licence and safety tickets are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and critical infrastructure equipment safely and efficiently.
• Fabricate and repair structural and high wear components.
• Install and commission plant and equipment.
• Carry out inspections to meet site and statutory requirements.
• Generate work orders and manage spares inventory.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and hand over at end of swing.

Skills

Trade readiness

Teamwork

Education

Australian Recognised Boilermaker Trade Certificate

Tools

Forklift (LF)

Franna Crane (CN)

Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

Job description

Austral Resources is a Queensland-based copper company building Australia's next mid-tier copper powerhouse in Northwest Queensland. Focused on unlocking the full potential of the region's world-class copper deposits, we have a portfolio that includes operating mines, development opportunities and extensive exploration ground. As our business continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our people.

We are looking for people who enjoy getting involved and making a genuine contribution to the success of the business. At Austral, you'll be part of a close-knit team where ideas are welcomed, effort is recognised and individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact. If you are looking for a role where you can help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Our Mt Kelly Operations (Lady Annie mine), located approximately 120km north-northwest of Mount Isa, has been an operational copper mine for over 10 years. We are currently seeking skilled and safety-focused Boilermaker to join our team and contribute to the growing success of our processing operations.

What You’ll Do

Working within the crushing team on a 15/13 roster, the purpose of your role will be to maintain plant and critical infrastructure equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

Fabricate and repair structural and high wear issues.

Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.

Carry out inspections of plant and equipment to ensure it meets site and statutory requirements.

Complete JSA’s and other safety requirements in accordance with site procedures

Generate workorders and maintain spares inventory.

Keep accurate records of completed maintenance works.

Carry out comprehensive hand overs at the end of each swing.

Safely and willingly step outside the traditional boilermaker’s scope to assist with variety of site tasks as required to develop broader site skills.

Adhere strictly to site safety management systems, conduct thorough take-5s, and maintain an immaculate workshop and work area.

What We Are Looking For:

Trade Qualification: Australian Recognised Boilermaker Trade Certificate.

Versatile Experience: Proven experience working in a crushing circuit involving weld repairs and fabrications of chute liners, wear packages to Jaw and Cone crushing, feeders and screens, conveyor systems and stacking circuits.

The Right Attitude: A genuine willingness to lend a hand to non-trade-specific maintenance tasks when the team needs it.

Current Manual Drivers Licence.

Current Working at Heights ticket.

Current Confined Space ticket.

Mine Site Ready: Previous experience working on a Queensland mine site under a strict safety framework is highly regarded.

High Risk Work Licences: A Forklift (LF) ticket, Franna Crane (CN) ticket and Elevatored Work Platform (EWP) are highly desirable.

If you don't tick every single box or have all the qualifications listed above but are genuinely excited by this opportunity and have the right attitude, we still encourage you to apply! We value versatility and team fit just as much as tickets.

What’s on Offer

At Austral Resources, we value our people and recognize that they are the foundation of our success. We offer:

Highly competitive hourly rates with superannuation paid on all hours.

A family-friendly FIFO/DIDO Cairns, Brisbane and Townsville 15/13 roster designed to support work-life balance (Travel in Work Time)

Excellent camp facilities featuring great food, modern amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Training and development available onsite with the opportunity to build skills in mobile equipment, and process plant operations.

The chance to be part of a sustainable copper production process that supports the global transition to clean energy.