Trade Assistant - Dawson Inducted

Field Mining Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Field Mining Services is seeking a Trade Assistant for immediate openings at Dawson Mine in Mackay Regional. This role involves participating in a shovel shutdown with a 4/4/4 roster. Applicants must have essential certifications including Coal Board Medical and Standard 11, and experience with Forklift and EWP is desirable. The position offers meals and accommodation during shifts, with potential future projects for committed candidates.

Qualifications

• Coal Board Medical certification required.
• Standard 11 training mandatory.
• Experience with Forklift and EWP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on a shovel shutdown at Dawson Mine.
• Participate in a 4/4/4 roster schedule.
• Assist in shutdown maintenance tasks.

Skills

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11

Forklift and EWP

Gas Test Atmospheres

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Driver's Licence

Dawson Induction (current)

Job description

Apply now Job no: 497597
Work type: Casual
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Trade Assistants

About the Role

Looking for a Trade Assistant for a shovel shutdown at Dawson Mine working a 4/4/4 roster for an immediate start.

We want you

We currently have immediate openings for Trade Assistants to join our Dawson shutdown project in the Moranbah region. These are casual positions suited to Trade Assistants with shovel shutdown experience who are looking to join a major shutdown maintenance team.

Must haves

• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11
• Forklift and EWP (TA's desirable)
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Driver's Licence
• Dawson Induction (current)

Start date

29 April 2026, working a 4/4/4 roster, drive in drive out. Meals and accommodation provided!

Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work on future shutdown projects, provided they demonstrate the right attitude and strong commitment to the job.

Apply now!

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Equal Opportunity Statement

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Advertised: 21 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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