Introduction

Hey mate, are you an experienced Operator? We've got a FIFO role with FREE charter flights from both Brisbane Airport and the Gold Coast Airport with FREE shuttles picking up from the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Northern Rivers and more!
  • Don't worry about parking or traffic, we've got it covered!
Give me the details!
  • 7/7 ROSTER, Wednesday start
  • FREE shuttle from your front door to the airport (and back)
  • FREE FIFO (Charter flight to match swing times) from Brisbane and/or the Gold Coast to site
  • Straight from site to home after your last shift - no fatigue break needed
  • 60 minute flight, short bus ride to camp
  • Perm Shirt – for the right people when you've done the time!

What are you going to do

The Nitty Gritty:

We’re working with a major coal mine operator in Northern NSW with a 25 year mine life in the Gunnedah Basin. To get the coal out of the ground they have truckloads of long-term roles for:

  • Multiskilled Operators – Truck + Dozer or Grader (or loader)
  • Excavator Operators - experience on the big gear essential

Essential skills and knowledge 

What's the job?

As an experienced operator you know what you need to do each shift, we're looking for safe operators who know what they're doing and have the transcripts to prove it!

Roster - 7 days/7 off, 7 nights/off - with 12.5 hours shifts

The gear on site is:

  • CAT 789s, Hitachi EH3500, EH4000 & EH5000 Trucks
  • D10, D11, 475 Dozers
  • 16M & 24M Graders
  • 3600, 5600, 8000 Hitachi Excavators

What do you need to have?

  • You NEED to have transcripts/competencies that are valid in the last 5 years
  • You NEED mining experience on the big gear!
  • You're ready for a long-term career
  • You care about working safely and ensuring your mates are safe too
  • You know the rules and how to follow them on a mine site
  • You need to live within 1.5hrs of the airports

What we offer

What's in it for YOU?

  • FIFO Brisbane and/or Gold Coast airports and a shuttle from your door - NO COST
  • Multi-Skilled Operators = $57.10/hr = up to $157k per year (including bonuses below)
  • Excavator Operators = $62.10/hr = up to $169k per year (including bonuses below)
  • Haul Truck Operators = $53.10/hr = up to $149k per year (including bonuses below)
  • Bonus 1: $4/hr paid weekly - attendance bonus
  • Bonus 2: $3/hr paid quarterly in arrears - attendance bonus
  • Retention Bonus: $3,000 retention bonus paid each 3 months
  • No funny money... super is on TOP
  • A great job with stability and a great team of operators
  • Well-run Camp with pool and gym provided, close to site and the airport
  • Permanent roles once you’ve done the time
  • We've got you back with support 24/7

Anything else ?

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