Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: September 18, 2025

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Introduction

Brunel is seeking skilled Final Trim Operators and Scraper Operators for an immediate start on a major mining project in Weipa, QLD. FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster

What are you going to do 

Brunel is seeking skilled Final Trim Operators and Scraper Operators for an immediate start on a major mining project in Weipa, QLD. FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster.

  • Final Trim Operators: Precision work with Dozer, Graders and excavators to achieve perfect surface tolerances

  • Scraper Operators: Bulk earthmoving with motor scrapers for efficient cut/fill operations

  • Dayshifts only

  • Long-term contract running until December 2025 (likely extensions)

  • Paid FIFO from Brisbane and Cairns

Essential skills and knowledge 

For Final Trim Operators:

  • RII ticket for Grader, Dozer and/or Excavator

  • Proven experience in final trim/finish grading

  • Ability to work to tight tolerances

For Scraper Operators:

  • RIIMPO338E - Conduct Scraper Operations

  • Minimum 2+ years scraper experience in mining/civil

  • GPS machine control experience (advantageous)

All Candidates Must Have:

  • Drivers License

  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical

  • Willing to get G1 ticket

What we offer 

  • $67.75PH + Super + Bonus
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact C.down@brunel.net

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