Excavator Operator 8/6

MacKellar Group; Nyngan; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

FIFO roster from Brisbane

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for our Nyngan, NSW project to help achieve production targets. The role requires operating large excavators (120t+) in a mining environment and contributes to safe, efficient earthmoving operations.

Candidates should have 12+ months of relevant experience, D9+ dozer experience, and a safety-first mindset. We offer an 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane via charter flight, plus accommodation and meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating large excavators (120t+) in a mining environment.
• Experience operating D9+ Dozers in a mining environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators 120t+ at the Nyngan, NSW project to achieve production targets.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain a safety-first approach and comply with site procedures.

Skills

Excavator operator 120t+

D9+ dozer experience

Safety-focused

Team player

Continuous improvement

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane via charter flight to Copper mine in Nyngan, NSW
• Accommodation and meals provided

What’s on Offer:

• $162k + super
• 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane via charter flight to Copper mine in Nyngan, NSW
• Accommodation and meals provided

About the Company

MacKellar is a leading name in the mining and civil earthmoving industries, with over 60 years of experience. We operate and maintain a large fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment across Australia. Our focus is on safety, high-quality equipment maintenance, and supporting our people to succeed.

The Role

We are looking for experienced Excavator Operators to help us achieve production targets at our Nyngan, NSW project.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating large excavators (120t+) in a mining environment
• Experience operating D9+ Dozers in a mining environment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute as part of a team
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and work collaboratively to implement solutions

If you are a skilled Digger Operator with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a safety-first approach, we want to hear from you.

Only candidates with relevant experience and qualifications will be considered. MacKellar is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

MacKellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.