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Posted 24 days ago · 11 Oct 2026

Excavator Operator

Bravus Mining MacKellar

$72Advertised hourly rate

Day shift $72/hr

~$2,112/wk

Take-home, averaged across your swing (after tax, off weeks included)

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1 week on / 1 week offFull-timeDay shift11h paid assumed
Pay (as advertised)$72.05/hr
EmploymentFull-time
ShiftDay shift · 11h paid (assumed)
Roster1 week on / 1 week off
Work typeFIFO from Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton
LocationCairns, QLD
Flights and accommodationIncluded (assumed)
Tickets, licences and inductions requiredSee the full ad for licences and tickets
SuperPlus 12% super, assumed

Jobs by Adzuna

What’s on offer: $72.05ph / $164k~ pa super paid on all rostered hours FIFO flights from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns 7/7 roster with optional OT on day shift Camp, pit & airport all within 5 mins – no long travel days Onsite village with great meals, gym & rec areas New fleet of machines built for safety, comfort & efficiency Genuine upskilling and promotion opportunities Mackellar is proud to be the mining services contractor for Bravus’ Carmichael Mine, and together we’re creating jobs…

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