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Excavator Operator - Goonyella

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Excavator Operator - Goonyella

BUMA Australia

Excavator Operator - Goonyella

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Rockhampton QLD, Australia

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

18 August 2026

What they need


About Us:

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role:

We’re seeking full-time Excavator Operators to join our BUMA team at Goonyella. Our fleet includes Komatsu 930-E and Caterpillar 793 trucks, along with Liebherr R9800 and Hitachi 5600 & 3600 excavators. If you’re a safety-focused operator looking to join a great team and work with some of the biggest gear in mining, we’d love to hear from you.

About You:

  • Demonstrated experience operating CAT D10 or D11 Dozers, supported by machinery transcripts
  • Experience operating large excavators
  • Strong safety focus with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage fatigue and work a rotating day and night shift roster
  • A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
  • Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, or willingness to obtain

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Goonyella you will have access to;

  • EA rates + allowances/bonuses + super
  • Annualised weekly pay
  • 7/7 roster, Tuesday to Monday
  • Shift lengths are 12 hours & 20 minutes for the first 6 shifts and 10 hours on the last shift
  • Company provided bus from Mackay and Moranbah to camp at start and end of your swing
  • Camp accommodation with gym facilities 5 minutes from site
  • Numerous financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits including novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Goonyella

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA's Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland's largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Moranbah.

BUMA Australia provide labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre-strip operations.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply" to submit your application!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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