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Workpac Group

Excavator Operators

Construction / Plant & Machinery Operators

Posted 04/06/2026
Closes 18/06/2026

East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

  • $86.60/hour plus super on all rostered hours
  • Wednesday to Tuesday roster working 12.5 hour shifts rotating day and night
  • FIFO fully funded from Brisbane & Cairns, DIDO or residential (Moranbah)

About Our Client

Our client is Australia's largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. They operate seven Bowen Basin mine sites with roles available across the operations with local, DIDO and FIFO opportunities available.

What you will be Doing

You will be working as a Production Excavator Operator within the Prestrip Department on a coal mine near Moranbah. You will be required to safety operate Hitachi (5600) & Liebherr (996) Production Excavators loading CAT 793 Dump Trucks.  You will be working 12.5 hour shifts on a Wednesday to Tuesday (7/7) roster rotating day and night shift roster. These roles are open to FIFO (Brisbane & Cairns), DIDO and residential (Moranbah) candidates.

What you will need

  • Previous coal mining experience operating Production Excavators (5600 & 996)  loading CAT 793 or similar Dump Trucks within a production setting.
  • You will need to have obtained a Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical within last 2 years or be willing to attain this.
  • SSE signed skills list, Current Drivers Licence & right to work in Australia

Whats in it for you?

  • Immediate start with WorkPac, commencing with an industry leading company
  • Great culture and safety standards!!!
  • Your own WorkPac Site Manager and Recruitment Co-ordinator
  • Access to major discounts across leading retailers and special offers through Flare

Apply Now

Jaimee McKinley 07 4800 3*** or ***************@workpac.com

QLD Mining

Job Reference Number: 7396J202661657

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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