Auto Electrician

About the Company

MacKellar is looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to join our permanent maintenance team at Boundary Hill Mine. If you're seeking excellent earning potential, a day shift only lifestyle roster, and the security of working with one of Australia's leading mining contractors, this opportunity delivers it all.

With more than 60 years of experience supporting major mining operations across Australia, MacKellar is committed to investing in its people, maintaining modern equipment and providing genuine long-term career opportunities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $75.94 + super, commensurate with experience
• Super paid on every rostered hour
• Permanent full-time employment
• 5/4/4/5 lifestyle roster – day shifts only
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Modern workshop facilities and well-maintained fleet
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Access to MacKellar Rewards, Bupa discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive maintenance team with strong safety culture
• Long-term career opportunities with an established mining contractor

About the Role

As an Auto Electrician, you'll play an important role in maintaining the performance, reliability and availability of a large fleet of heavy mining equipment. Working alongside an experienced maintenance team, you'll deliver high-quality preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a safe and efficient environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on heavy mining equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
• Troubleshooting electrical systems and completing fault-finding activities
• Carrying out breakdown repairs and component replacements
• Inspecting equipment and identifying reliability improvements
• Completing maintenance documentation and work orders accurately
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with operations and fellow tradespeople while maintaining a strong safety focus

About You

You're a qualified Auto Electrician who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality workmanship and thrives in a mining maintenance environment. To be successful, you'll have:

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification as an Auto Electrician
• Experience maintaining heavy mining or earthmoving equipment
• Current ARC (Air Conditioning) Licence
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork
• A proactive attitude and focus on delivering quality outcomes

Why Join MacKellar?

At MacKellar, our people are the reason for our success.
For more than five decades, we've delivered safe, reliable mining and civil earthmoving services across Australia while building a reputation for operational excellence and long-term partnerships.
When you join our Boundary Hill team, you'll become part of a business that values safety, invests in modern equipment and provides the stability and support to build a rewarding career. Combined with a day shift only lifestyle roster, you'll enjoy more time at home without sacrificing your earning potential.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Auto Electrician looking for a permanent role with outstanding pay, a lifestyle roster and long-term job security, we'd love to hear from you.
MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.