Production Excavator Operator

Golding Contractors; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Meals and accommodation

Career progression

Housing allowance

Novated leasing

Safety culture

Job summary

Golding Contractors is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Production Team at Curragh Mine, working on a Drive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) 7/7 rotating roster. Local staff enjoy meals and accommodation provided, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

You’ll be joining a values-driven culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, and development, with opportunities for training and internal career progression.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Production Mining.
• Proven commitment to safe and professional work practices.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Current Standard 11 certification.
• Current Coal Board Medical (or the ability to obtain).
• SSE-signed training transcripts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screening.

Skills

Safety mindset

Pre-employment medical clearance

Drug & Alcohol screening

Education

Current Standard 11 certification

Current Coal Board Medical

SSE-signed training transcripts

Job description

Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management services business with projects and operations across Queensland and South Australia. We are reliable and cost effective, working hard to achieve successful outcomes for our clients by working with them in ways that create and deliver value.

We are currently seekingexperienced Excavator Operatorsto join ourProduction Team atCurragh Mine, working on aDrive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) 7/7 rotating roster.

What We’re Looking For:

We want team players who prioritise safety — for themselves, their colleagues, and the environment. If you take pride in working with integrity, responsibility, and respect, you’ll feel right at home with us.

What We Offer:

• Work-life balance with a 7/7 roster (Thursday to Wednesday).
• Early finish on the last day shift to allow safe travel home for local staff (or optional overtime).
• DIDO role with meals and accommodation provided — just a short bus ride to site.
• Training and development pathways with opportunities for internal career progression.
• A workplace culture built on safety, teamwork, and support.
• Local housing allowance and novated leasing options available.

To Be Successful, You’ll Need:

• Prior experience in Production Mining.
• Proven commitment to safe and professional work practices.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Current Standard 11 certification.
• Current Coal Board Medical (or the ability to obtain).
• SSE-signed training transcripts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screening.

Local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Golding, we embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Your next career move starts here.