" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eExcavator Operator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5453\"\u003e Mining / Oil \u0026amp; Gas / Utilities \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5454\"\u003e Production \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5455\"\u003e Carmichael Mine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5456\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 9/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuper paid on all rostered hours, $72.05ph ($164k per year)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttendance Allowance - Earn up to an additional $6k per year!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCamp is 5 mins from pit | Long-term project | Modern fleet\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Looking for a \u003cstrong\u003elong-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MacKellar is looking for experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProduction Operators\u003c/strong\u003e to join our permanent team at \u003cstrong\u003eCarmichael Mine\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working alongside an experienced crew with strong leadership and a focus on safety, reliability and production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Why MacKellar?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$72.05 per hour ($164k pa)+ super\u003c/strong\u003e paid on all rostered hours\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarn up to an additional $6k per year in attendance bonuses!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7/7 roster\u003c/strong\u003e with additional day-shift overtime available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent, full-time employment on a \u003cstrong\u003elong-term project\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern accommodation village with \u003cstrong\u003emeals, gym and recreational facilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell-maintained fleet focused on \u003cstrong\u003eoperator comfort and reliability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong leadership, supportive team environment and \u003cstrong\u003ecareer progression opportunities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e You\u0027ll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating large-scale mining equipment while helping the team achieve daily production targets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be operating:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400t+ hydraulic excavators\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge production dozers\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You\u0027ll also complete pre-starts, equipment checks and housekeeping, report faults and work closely with Supervisors and other operators to keep production moving safely and efficiently.\u003cbr\u003e What You\u0027ll Need We\u0027re looking for operators who have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12+ months\u0027 recent experience\u003c/strong\u003e operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent \u003cstrong\u003eRII competencies or verified site training transcripts\u003c/strong\u003e issued within the past 5 years\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent \u003cstrong\u003eStandard 11\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Australian Driver\u0027s Licence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong commitment to safe operating practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive attitude and ability to work as part of a high-performing crew\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to meet all site access and pre-employment requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoin MacKellar\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacKellar is a leading Australian mining contractor with a strong focus on \u003cstrong\u003esafety, people, modern equipment and long-term careers\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re ready for a stable role with a great roster, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in mining, \u003cstrong\u003eapply now and join the MacKellar team.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MacKellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e 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