Production Operators – Entry Level & Experienced

About the Role

Working a 7/7 day / night rotating roster and reporting to the Mining Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe, productive, and efficient operation of heavy-mobile equipment. The fleet includes:

• Hitachi EX3600 & EX5600 excavators
• CAT D10 & D11 dozers
• LeTourneau 1150 & 1350 loaders
• CAT 992 & 993 loaders
• CAT 785, 789 & 793 trucks
• CAT 16H & 24H/M graders

To be considered for these opportunities

• No previous mining experience is required – we welcome local candidates who are enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn about a successful career in the mining industry. Production Operators play a key role in ensuring coal is produced and delivered safely and on schedule.
• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to submit an application.
• We provide all the required training onsite to ensure you are confident and successful in the Production Operator role.

To be successful in this role

• Experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment or a willingness to learn
• A strong safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidents
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak up when necessary
• Enthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a team
• High attention to detail and precision in executing tasks
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to undergo and pass a coal board medical
• Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day / night roster including weekends and night shift
• The ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment

What working at NAC offers

• Excellent remuneration package including annual bonus scheme
• $5000 contributed annual to your private health (Medibank)
• 6 weeks annual leave per annum (equates to 3 swings)
• Coal Long Service Leave after 8 years’ service in the industry
• Novated Lease / Salary packaging
• Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver discount program
• Wellness programs including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
• Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

Why work with us

• At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.
• NAC offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.
• New Hope Group and NAC are Equal Opportunity Employers and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.