Leading Hand (FIFO)

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from Brisbane

Accommodation and meals provided

Long-term opportunity

7/7 day/night rotating Roster

Leadership role

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Operator to join our Nyngan mining operation. This hands-on role leads by example, supporting production crews while actively operating equipment.

You will work closely with Supervisors to promote safe work practices, coordinate activities and help achieve production targets. Offering a 7/7 day/night rotating FIFO roster from Brisbane to Nyngan, flights, accommodation and meals provided, and a long-term opportunity with a leadership role in

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a production mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating production mining equipment, particularly Excavators and Dozers.
• Previous Leading Hand or crew leadership experience highly regarded.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Current RII competencies and relevant operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to production operators
• Operate mining equipment as required
• Assist with coordinating daily work activities across the crew
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
• Conduct pre-start meetings and support compliance activities
• Monitor production performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Liaise with Supervisors regarding operational requirements and site priorities

Skills

Leadership

Machinery operation

Safety focus

Education

RII competencies

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Job description

• $72/hr + super | Paid on all rostered hours
• Flights, accommodation & meals provided | Long-term opportunity

What's on Offer

• $72 hourly rate + super paid on all rostered hours
• 7/7 day/night rotating roster – FIFO from Brisbane to Nyngan
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided
• Long-term project with ongoing opportunities
• Leadership role within a supportive team environment

About the Role

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Operator to join our Nyngan mining operation.

This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, providing day-to-day support to production crews while remaining actively involved in operating equipment. You will work closely with Supervisors to promote safe work practices, coordinate activities and help achieve production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to production operators
• Operate mining equipment as required
• Assist with coordinating daily work activities across the crew
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
• Conduct pre-start meetings and support compliance activities
• Monitor production performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Liaise with Supervisors regarding operational requirements and site priorities

About You

• Extensive experience in a production mining environment
• Demonstrated experience operating production mining equipment, particularly Excavators and Dozers
• Previous Leading Hand or crew leadership experience highly regarded
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Current RII competencies and relevant operating experience

MacKellar is a leading mining and civil contractor with operations across Australia. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, quality equipment and rewarding career opportunities for our people.