Posted 08/06/2026
Closes 22/06/2026
Northern QLD, Townsville, Queensland
Full time
Not specified
Experienced Operators required for a DIDO mine site in North QLD
Your new companyJoin a large-scale open cut mining operation in North Queensland, operating within a high-production environment focused on efficiency, safety, and continuous output. This well-established site offers the opportunity to work on a major tailings removal project within an active production mine, providing long-term stability and exposure to large-scale mining operations.
Your new roleWe are currently seeking multiple skilled operators and leaders to contribute within a busy production mining environment, working across large mobile mining equipment and supporting daily mine output.
Positions include:
Excavator Operators
- Operating large mining excavators (>260T), such as EX2600 and EX3600, in active production areas
Haul Truck Operators
- Operating CAT 789 or Hitachi EH3500
- AC3 within a production haul cycle
Multi-Skilled Operators (with 2 or more of the tickets below)
- D6 LGP (tailings work)
- D10T Dozers
- CAT 18M Graders
- Excavators (EX1200 long-arm, EX2600, EX3600)
- Haul Truck operation as needed
Leading Hand
- Supervising crews on a tailings removal project
- Coordinating work within an active mining production schedule
Roster & Site Details:
- 8 days on / 6 days off roster
- Day shift initially, transitioning to day and night shift
- Drive-in/drive-out (approximately 1 hour from Townsville)
- Minimum 12 months of ongoing work
- Immediate start available
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in these roles, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience working in a production mining environment on a large open cut mine site
- Proven ability to operate relevant heavy mining equipment safely and efficiently
- Current and valid RII tickets
- Residence in Townsville or surrounding areas
- Reliable transport for site commute
- Open manual driver’s licence
- Ability to under take a Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening & police check
What you'll get in returnLong-term project stability with a minimum 12-month pipeline of work
Opportunity to work within a high-production open cut mining environment
Competitive rates aligned with experience
Supportive team culture on a large, well-established mine site
Immediate start available
What you need to do nowIfyou are interested in this role, click “apply now” or for more information anda confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunitiesin Resources & Mining contact Erinne at Hays on 07 4749 8*** or ***************@hays.com.au
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