Haul Truck Operator

Bravus Group; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from regional hubs

Meals and accommodation

Gym & recreation facilities

Job summary

Mackellar is hiring experienced haul truck operators for mining projects in regional Queensland. Join a high-capacity operation with a focus on safety, on-site accommodation, meals, gym and recreation facilities, and a modern fleet designed for safety and efficiency.

Rostered on a 7/7 cycle (12.5-hour shifts) with OT potential on day shifts and flights available from Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns. Training and promotion opportunities are available as we ramp up operations at Carmichael.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating large Haul Trucks in a mining environment
• RII competencies (or verified 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

Skills

Haul Truck operation

Safety conscious

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Standard 11

Driver’s Licence

Tools

RII competencies

Job description

• Full-time career with potential earnings $58.45ph, plus Superannuation paid on all rostered hours


• Even time roster: 7/7 (12.5-hour shifts), with OT potential on day shift


• FIFO with minimal travel—camp, pit, and airport all within 5 minutes


• Onsite village with great meals, accommodation, gym & recreation


• Operate a modern, new fleet - designed for safety, comfort, and efficiency


• Experience supportive growth with training, development, and promotion opportunities


• Flights provided from Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns

Mackellar is proud to be the mining services contractor for Bravus’ 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 large Haul Trucks in a mining environment

RII competencies (or verified 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.