Underground Control Room Operator — 7/7 Roster, Camp

WorkPac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Maternity leave coverage through to 7/

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Weekly pay with WorkPac

Job summary

WorkPac Group in Queensland is seeking an experienced Control Room Operator for underground operations, communications, monitoring, and incident management.

You will monitor movements, maintain communications, produce reports, and support emergency response, with a 7/7 roster and camp accommodation. This role offers weekly pay through WorkPac and a pathway to contribute to a major mining operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Control Room Operator within an underground coal mining environment.
• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Working knowledge of underground coal mining operations
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to emergency situations
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and coordinating underground personnel and equipment movements across the mine site
• Maintaining communication between underground crews, supervisors, and management teams
• Monitoring environmental and operational systems and communicating issues as required
• Maintaining production records, shift reports, and operational documentation
• Coordinating resources and responding to operational disruptions and breakdown events
• Supporting emergency response activities and acting as the central communication point during incidents
• Providing production updates and performance reporting to site leadership teams
• Assisting in maintaining operational registers and site compliance documentation

Skills

Underground coal mining experience

Control Room Operator experience

Strong communication skills

Emergency response ability

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Driver's Licence

Education

Current Standard 11

Current Coal Board Medical

Job description

WorkPac Group in Queensland is seeking an experienced Control Room Operator for underground operations, communications, monitoring, and incident management.

You will monitor movements, maintain communications, produce reports, and support emergency response, with a 7/7 roster and camp accommodation. This role offers weekly pay through WorkPac and a pathway to contribute to a major mining operation.