Multi-Machine Mining Operator – Permanent, 12h Shifts

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation provided

Permanent, full-time employment

Long-term job security

Job summary

Work Initiatives in North Queensland is seeking Experienced All Round Operators for permanent roles at a hard rock mine site on an 8/6 roster with 12-hour shifts. DIDO or BIBO options from Townsville, with meals and accommodation provided. Permanent employment offers long-term stability within a leading mining contractor.

You will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and haul trucks, supporting a range of mining activities while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating multiple pieces of production mining equipment.
• Competence across listed machines (excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, haul trucks).
• Must hold RII competencies for operated equipment.
• Current open manual driver’s licence required.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
• Able to obtain National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple production mining machines safely and efficiently.
• Support a range of mining activities as site requirements change.
• Commit to 12-hour shifts on an 8/6 roster with meals and accommodation provided.
• Adhere to safety protocols and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Multi-machine experience

Open cut mining

RII competencies

Current driver’s licence

Medical & drug screen

Police check

Job description

Work Initiatives in North Queensland is seeking Experienced All Round Operators for permanent roles at a hard rock mine site on an 8/6 roster with 12-hour shifts. DIDO or BIBO options from Townsville, with meals and accommodation provided. Permanent employment offers long-term stability within a leading mining contractor.

You will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and haul trucks, supporting a range of mining activities while maintaining safety standards.