Excavator Operator

Bravus Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO flights

7/7 roster

Camp & onsite facilities

Upskilling & promotion

New fleet for safety

Job summary

Mackellar is seeking experienced mining excavator and dozer operators to join our team at the Carmichael Mine in Queensland. Fly-in fly-out from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns with a 7/7 roster and on-site facilities, you’ll contribute to ramp-up production on a new fleet built for safety and efficiency.

Minimum 12 months on 400+ tonne excavators and large dozers; Standard 11; a valid driver's licence; commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating 400+ tonne large open cut mining excavators and large mining dozers.
• RII competencies (or verified training transcript within the past 5 years)
• Current Standard 11 and Driver’s Licence
• A strong commitment to safety at all times
• Team-focused attitude and flexibility to get the job done

Skills

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

RII competencies

Job description

• $72.05ph / $164k~ pa + super paid on all rostered hours
• FIFO flights from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns
• 7/7 roster with optional OT on day shift
• Camp, pit & airport all within 5 mins – no long travel days
• Onsite village with great meals, gym & rec areas
• New fleet of machines built for safety, comfort & efficiency
• Genuine upskilling and promotion opportunities

Mackellar is proud to be the mining services contractor forBravus’ Carmichael Mine, and together we’re creating jobs and opportunities across regional Queensland. With production in full swing at our site in the Galilee Basin, we’re expanding our team and looking for experienced operators to join us.

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to be part of something big as we continue to ramp up production at Carmichael. These opportunities don’t come around every day!

Our primary recruitment hubs are Townsville and Rockhampton, with flights also available from Cairns. We welcome and encourage applications from all regional Queensland communities.

What you’ll need:

Minimum 12 months’ experience operating 400+ tonne large open cut mining excavators and large mining dozers

RII competencies (or verified training transcript within the past 5 years)

Current Standard 11 and Driver’s Licence

A strong commitment to safety at all times

Team-focused attitude and flexibility to get the job done

Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

At Mackellar, we’re passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

About Us

Bravus is an Australian mining and resources company focused on delivering successful outcomesfor our business, our customers, our employees and the local communities we are part of.We value our people and encourage the development of our skilled workforce to deliver and growour operations in Australia.

About Us

Bravus is an Australian mining and resources company focused on delivering successful outcomesfor our business, our customers, our employees and the local communities we are part of.We value our people and encourage the development of our skilled workforce to deliver and growour operations in Australia.