We're Hiring: Experienced Excavator Operator - Civil & Mining Infrastructure

Exciting opportunities exist for an experienced excavator operator to join our growing team at Allstate Civil!

We are seeking a skilled excavator operator with civil construction experience to work on major civil and mining infrastructure projects across the Bowen Basin.

This is a Drive-In / Drive-Out (DIDO) position, ideally suited to applicants from the Moranbah, Mackay, Rockhampton & Emerald regions.

About Us

Allstate Civil is a leading civil construction company servicing the Mining, Infrastructure and Civil sectors throughout the Bowen Basin. We pride ourselves on leading the industry through the use of innovative technology and Intelligent Machine Control, utilising a modern low hour fleet to deliver exceptional projects for our clients.

We offer a range of services, catering to a diverse range of projects. Our construction capabilities include roadworks (green and brown field), water storage dam construction, tailings dam remediation, pipelines, drains, levees, and culvert installation, among others.

The Role

We are seeking a Final Trim Excavator Operator with demonstrated experience on civil and mining earthworks projects. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled, safety-conscious, and team-oriented. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with the below capabilities:

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience operating final trim excavators in civil construction

• Experience with GPS machine guidance (Komatsu iMC/ Topcon)

• Exceptional work ethic & high reliability

• A strong commitment to safety and quality

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence

• Current RII qualifications for Excavator operations

• Ability to work well within a team

• Great communication skills 

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• Current Coal Board Medical

• Standard 11 (Surface induction)

• Relevant RIIs (preferred)

• BMA site inductions (or willing to obtain)

What We offer

• An opportunity to join a highly motivated and respected team.

• Competitive hourly rate.

• Company supplied vehicle with limited private use.

• DIDO Roster – 5/2 Monday – Friday (travel friendly). Day Shift Only.

• Late model, low hour equipment

• Immediate start available

• Permanent long term employment with paid holidays and sick leave

• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.

• Meals and accommodation provided.

How to Apply

Interested applicants please submit your application by clicking the apply button or emailing hr@allstatecivil.com.au.

About Us:

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role:

We are seeking full-time Experienced Production Operators to join our BUMA team at Goonyella. Our fleet comprises a combination of Komatsu 930-E and Caterpillar 793 trucks with Liebherr R9800 and Hitachi 5600 & 3600 excavators. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have experience with any of the below, we would love to hear from you!

• Komatsu 930-E and Cat 793 Trucks
• CAT D10 or D11 Track Dozers
• 18M or 24M Graders
• Liebherr 9800, Hitachi 5600 or Hitachi 3600 Excavators or equivalent

About You:

• Experience operating mining machinery outlined above (essential)
• Safety focused with a high attention to detail
• A passion for operating big machinery with a positive 'can do' attitude!
• Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical (highly desirable)

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee you will have access to;

• Annualised weekly salary + increased market allowances + super
• 7/7 roster (Tuesday to Monday), working hours are 12hr 20mins for the first 6 shifts and 10hrs on the 7th shift to assist employees in traveling home within fatigue hours
• Company provided bus from Mackay and Moranbah to camp at start and end of your swing
• Camp accommodation with gym & sport facilities
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits including salary sacrifice flights, novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Goonyella

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA's Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland's largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Moranbah.

BUMA Australia provide labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre-strip operations.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply" to submit your application!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

MC Side Tipper Operators – FIFO Pilbara
$60 p/h | 2:1 Roster | 4-Month Project | Starts 1 December

HSS Recruitment is seeking experienced MC Side Tipper Operators for an upcoming road construction project in the Pilbara. This FIFO opportunity offers consistent dayshift work, quality camp accommodation and well-maintained equipment.

• Roster: 2:1 – Dayshift only

• Location: FIFO to Pilbara (camp provided)

• Rate: $60 per hour

• Project Length: 4 months, starting 1 December

• Equipment: Auto & Manual

• Shifts: 11.5 hours per day

• Flights: Qantas

To be considered, you must have:

• Current MC Licence

• Mine site experience in a similar role

• Fatigue Management Certificate

• Fitness to Drive Certificate

• National Police Clearance

• White Card

• Strong commitment to safety

• Willingness to complete a PEM and Drug & Alcohol Screen

With over 30 years’ combined experience across mining, resources and civil, HSS Recruitment connects skilled operators with quality opportunities throughout WA. We prioritise safety, clear communication and long-term partnerships.

Click Apply for this job and attach your up-to-date resume, including relevant experience, equipment operated, and contactable referees.

Please note: Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

MinRes can offer you!

• A Fulltime permanent opportunity working at MinRes’ Flagship Onslow operations with a 30+ year mine life!
• Fantastic site amenities: some of the best food in the industry via our in-house catering, modern accommodation along with gym, movie theatre, sports courts
• On going career development and opportunities to upskill including- leadership training & on-going OEM training
• Generous base salary + site allowance + shift allowance + 12% super on base + allowances with a quarterly bonus structure!
• Employee benefits including Health Insurance, hotel stay & retail outlet discounts as well as generous employee share scheme! 

 The Opportunity

As the Onslow Iron operation continues to ramp and achieve name plate capacity there is an immediate requirement for additional Heavy Vehicle Fitters to join them on site team. You will be working in fast paced workshop environment alongside a close-knit team of Fitters, Auto Electricians, Boilermakers & Trade assistants. This will be 2/1 Roster working both day & night shift with charted flights provided from Perth. 

• Play a crucial role in ensuring the MinRes fleet of Kenworth C509s remains road worthy and downtime is kept to a minimum
• Main scopes of work will include general servicing, preventive maintenance, component change outs and providing a swift resolution to any breakdowns
• Work in a state of the art 2.5-acre workshop equip with 15 bays, concrete floors with hoists provided (no pits)  & all undercover!
• All Kenworth C509s are equip with Cummins ISX Engines, Eatons Ultra-shift gear boxes & with a 3 axel heavy Sisu diffs

What is required?

• Australian or New Zealand recognised trade qualification
• A strong commitment to safety and quality of work
• Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
• Cummins Insight experience highly regarded
• Air conditioning Licence Highly regarded
• Unlimited Australian Work Rights

About Onslow Iron

Our Onslow Iron project is set to redefine mining in Western Australia through world-first autonomous road trains, industry leading dust free transport and innovative tran-shipping.

Taking shape 150 kilometres east of Onslow, the project will ship around 35 million tonnes of iron ore per year and is expected to have a mine life of more than 30 years.

The project will encompass the Ken’s Bore mine (approximately 150km from Onslow), Onslow Port infrastructure and Onslow Truck Maintenance Facility.  

About CSI Mining Services

CSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mineral Resources (MinRes), is one of Australia’s largest mining services contractors. CSI provides world-class tailored crushing, screening and processing solutions for some of the world’s largest mining companies and our own sites. The CSI Haulage Team operates and manages all stages of the mine-to-port supply chain.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile.

Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region include St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere gold mines.

At Gold Fields, our people are the heart of everything we do. At Agnew, we're proud to be one of Australia's most innovative underground operations, backed by renewable energy, strong technical capability and a values-led culture.

We're now seeking an Senior Electrical Engineer to support safe, reliable and future-focused electrical performance across site.

Why Gold Fields?

We offer industry-leading benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career and lifestyle:

• Private health insurance allowance
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Flexible work arrangements on offer
• Salary sacrifice options
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Employee referral program - earn $10,000 for every successful referral
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years
• Educational assistance

About the Role

You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, safety and performance of our electrical systems. In this role, you will:

• Keep Agnew's electrical standards up to date and compliant with national and international regulations
• Lead the electrical scope of major projects and maintenance activities within the Processing Plant and Non-Processing Infrastructure
• Provide technical advice to contractors and ensure work meets best practice
• Collaborate with end users to ensure smooth handovers of new or upgraded equipment, including documentation and spare parts
• Support project cost control and budget management
• Champion our values, ethics and safety-first culture
• Lead work programs including Defect Elimination, Equipment efficiency and Decarbonisation.
• Provide leadership to the Engineering team and prioritise incoming work

About You

You'll bring strong technical capability, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to safe, high-quality work. You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (essential) with significant heavy industry or mining experience
• Project management qualifications and experience (highly regarded)
• HV distribution experience
• Current manual C-class licence
• Advanced SAP and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication, teamwork and values alignment

Agnew is more than a mine, it's a place to grow your career, challenge yourself, and be part of a team that genuinely cares.

Ready to power what's next? Apply now and join us at Gold Fields.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Ongoing permanent positions
• Industry Leading Rates - Up to $1500/shift + Retention Bonuses
• 2/2 & 2/1 Rosters Available
• Immediate starts
• Training & Development 
• Growing Company with Career Progression Opportunities 
• Work in the Goldfields & Pilbara
• Job Security

• Current HR Driver's Licence
• Cert II, III and IV Drilling Certificates (desirable)
• Current First Aid, Work at Heights, Forklift Licence, Vehicle Loading Crane and Dogging Ticket (desirable)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Willing to obtain and National Police Check
• Prior RC experience in Gold Exploration (desirable)
• Ability to work within a team dynamic in a tough environment

Hoffmann Drilling is seeking a Trainee Driller to join our long-running water boring business; Driller Offsiders welcome to apply!

(Please note that water bore drilling experience is essential; diamond core/oil & gas drilling experience may not be sufficient.)

What we offer

• Immediate start available

• Competitive salary rates (experience-based) + attractive compensation for quality work

• Full-time hours with guaranteed stability and security

• Ongoing mentoring from our business owner, with 45 years of experience!

• Convenient location (work in our Tamborine Village yard & go home every night)

• Collaborative work environment to ensure success in your role!

About us:

Since 1993, Hoffmann Drilling has excelled in water bore installation and decommissioning, combining professional service with a personal hands-on approach for our clientele. As an owner-operated business with 45+ years of combined expertise, we take pride in ensuring that every team member contributes to our ongoing success. Join us for exceptional service & a rewarding work environment, where your efforts are truly valued!

Duties & responsibilities:

In this role, the Trainee Driller will be pivotal in water bore drilling operations across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with hands-on involvement in every stage of the process.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• assisting the Driller in all aspects of water bore drilling operations

• operating/maintaining our drilling rig, ensuring safe & efficient performance

• setting up/packing up equipment at job sites as needed

• participation in drilling/casing/developing finished water bores

• driving our rig and equipment to/from sites (incl. off-road driving)

• contributing to a safe and successful team environment.

What we're looking for

• Full Australian working rights essential (Tamborine/Brisbane residency highly preferred)

• Previous water bore drilling experience essential (diamond core/oil & gas drilling experience may not be sufficient)

• Current HR driver’s license essential

• Proven off-road driving skills essential

• Ability to handle a variety of tasks beyond direct drilling where needed

• Self-sufficient approach to work.

How to apply

Join us today! Click the Apply button and send through a copy of your current resume highlighting your experience in the field. 

We look forward to bringing you on board!

• Complete breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance on a range of pumps and fixed plant equipment.
• Strip, rebuild, install and commission pumps to OEM standards
• Conduct routine inspections and provide accurate condition reporting of dewatering infrastructure.
• Support Supervisors and Planners with feedback, planning improvements.
• Develop JSAs, WPIs and ensure all work meets WHS and site compliance
• Assist with plant commissioning and reliability improvement projects.
• Have the ability to prioritise work tasks
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Mig and Tig welding skills

• Reference contact details of two past employers
• Have the right to work in Australia
• Mechanical Fitter Trade qualification (desired)
• Own Tools (Specialist tools supplied) 
• C class driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year experience U/g in similar role
• Must be able to pass pre-employment medical to include Drug and Alcohol screening
• National Police Clearance within the last 6 months is required for this role

About The Company

Quarrico Products Pty Ltd is a family-owned company with over 17 years of successful operations in the Moranbah QLD area. We supply high-quality quarry and concrete materials to mining corporations, civil construction companies, and government agencies. Our mission is to ensure our customers' projects proceed without delay or disruption. Our dedicated management team collaborates closely with our production and haulage personnel to maintain high safety standards while achieving our goals.

The Role

We are seeking experienced machine operators to join our production team. This position is based in Moranbah QLD, with camp-style accommodation and meals provided. Flexible roster arrangements, with 12-hour shifts. The hourly rate will be discussed during the interview and will be determined by your experience. This role is available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a variety of equipment including loaders, diggers, and dump/moxy trucks
  
• Performing manual labour tasks as required
  
• Completing general maintenance on equipment
  
• Adhering to strict safety protocols
  
• Demonstrating strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
  

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled operator with proficiency in operating loaders, diggers, and moxy/dump trucks
  
• A strong safety focus
  
• Ability to perform manual labour tasks
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Positive and proactive approach
  
• Ability to complete general maintenance on equipment
  

Additional Requirements

• All successful candidates must pass a Drug & Alcohol Screen.