Australia, Weipa
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: 14 September 2025

Introduction

About this role

Brunel is seeking skilled Final Trim Operators and Scraper Operators for an immediate start on a major mining project in Weipa, QLD. FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off).

  • Final Trim Operators: Precision work with graders/excavators/Dozers to achieve perfect surface tolerances

  • Scraper Operators: Bulk earthmoving with twin, Single and elevator scrapers

  • Day shift only

  • Long-term contract running until December 2025 (likely extensions)

Is this you?

For Final Trim Operators:

  • RII ticket for Grader, Dozer and/or Excavator

  • Proven experience in final trim/finish grading

  • Ability to work to tight tolerances

  • GPS machine control experience

For Scraper Operators:

  • RIIMPO338E - Conduct Scraper Operations

  • Minimum 3+ years scraper experience in mining/civil

  • GPS machine control experience (advantageous)

All Candidates Must Have:

  • Current Drivers license

  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts

What we offer 

  • $67.75PH + Super + bonus
  • Paid FIFO from Cairns or Brisbane
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

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