Open Pit Opportunities

MPI has been awarded an exclusive recruitment drive to source experienced operators for our client’s owner operated site.

We are seeking a volume of experienced open pit operators for their production crew.

• Dump Truck Operators (Hitachi EH3500AC-3)
• All-Round Operators (CAT 16 Grader, CAT D10T, CAT 777 Watercarts, CAT992)
• Excavator Operators (Hitachi EX3600-7, EX2600 – 7, EX1200-7)
• Open Pit Supervisors

Offered initially under labour hire (typically a 3-month contract), successful candidates will be offered a 25.0% casual loading premium to their hourly rate. For example, if the perm base rate is $60.00/hr, under labour hire the offer will be $75.00/hr.

A little about what’s in it for you

• Commercial airline charter – YOU earn the frequent flyer points.
• Permanent rooms will be offered in the medium term.
• Mine life for the open pit is currently 10 years.
• Cook-to-order meals offered in the mess.
• Gym (great fit out) and multi-purpose sport courts.
• Walking tracks – 1.7km’s & 5.7km’s.
• Career pathways programme.

Should permanent employment be offered, there are additional benefits that will be offered on top of base salary and superannuation.

If you are ready for a fresh start, new challenges, and the chance to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Market-competitive salary and hourly rates offered to attract experienced value-adding employees.

Requirements for the roles

• Hold a current full driver’s licence (C-Class as a minimum).
• Be able to pass an intensive pre-employment medical, including a drug/alcohol screen.
• Be able to provide a clean national police clearance.
• Provide three recent mining references.

Unfortunately, we are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia.