Excavator Operator

Myndshift Group; Townsville City, Gumlu; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Camp accommodation and meals provided

On-site gym access

Site transport and bus transfers

Résumé du poste

Myndshift Group is assisting a major North Queensland gold operation by recruiting experienced Excavator Operators. You will run Hitachi EX1200 and Liebherr R9150 excavators, supporting safe and efficient material movement across the site near Townsville.

The role requires proven production mining experience, a current Australian driver’s licence, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork in a high‑volume operation. Camp accommodation and site transport are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators in hard rock open-cut mining.
• Licence to drive is required (Australian driver's licence).
• Ability to work in a high-performing production team.

Responsabilités

• Operate production excavators in a hard rock open-cut mining environment.
• Safely load haul trucks to meet production targets.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and report defects.
• Maintain production while complying with safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Connaissances

Excavator operation

Mining experience

Safety awareness

Formation

Australian driver's licence

Outils

Hitachi EX1200

Liebherr R9150

Description du poste

Excavator Operators, secure a permanent role on a growing North Queensland gold operation. Run Hitachi EX1200 & Liebherr R9150 excavators.

26th October, 2026

Myndshift Group supports a number of industries including mining, civil construction, and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver high-quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia's largest companies.

Myndshift Group has been engaged by our client partner, a respected mining contractor delivering a major gold operation in North Queensland.

About the Role

Located approximately 150km south-west of Townsville, the Mt Carlton Gold Mine forms part of the Charters Towers Goldfield, one of Australia's most established gold-producing regions.

We are seeking experienced Excavator Operators with hard rock open-cut mining experience to join the production team and support the safe and efficient movement of material across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production excavators in a hard rock open-cut mining environment
• Safely and efficiently load haul trucks to meet production targets
• Conduct pre-start inspections and report defects
• Maintain production while working to site safety standards
• Work closely with supervisors and other production personnel
• Complete all required documentation accurately

About You

• Experience operating Hitachi EX1200, Liebherr R9150, or equivalent class excavators
• Demonstrated experience operating production excavators in hard rock open-cut mining
• Strong understanding of load and dump procedures
• Commitment to safe work practices and production efficiency
• Ability to work well within a high-performing production team
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

What's on Offer

• Lifestyle roster of 8/6 or 7/7, rotating day and night
• Bus transport from Townsville, or DIDO to Gumlu carpark with site bus transfers
• Camp accommodation and meals supplied
• Access to 2 gyms, a tennis court and ongoing camp facility upgrades
• Be part of a growing operation in a historic gold region
• Work with a respected ASX-listed mining contractor