Ellissa Smith

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Automotive Electrician

Industry

Infrastructure & Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$80 - AU$85 per hour

Location

QLD

Type

Full Time

Take your auto electrician skills to the next level with a FIFO role from Brisbane, working underground in N.QLD with flights and camp provided.

  • FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns
  • Gain hands on experience with an extensive fleet of underground machinery
  • Join a safety-first team with training and real career growth

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Looking for a long-term FIFO role where you can grow your career, upskill, and work in a team that values safety, quality work and culture? Then this could be the role for you! What's on offer:

  • FIFO from major hubs in QLD-Brisbane, Townsville, or Cairns with flights, meals, and accommodation included
  • Have a choice of a lifestyle-friendly 8:6 or 2:2 roster across days and nights
  • You will be provided ongoing training, upskilling and development on an extensive fleet of underground and surface mining gear
  • Work across both surface and underground duties in the workshop and out in the field
  • Join a safety-focused and experienced tradespeople team with a culture supporting career progression and skill development

The Site & Lifestyle

This N.Qld site offers a well-established, renovated camp with a focus on people and safety.

  • Comfortable rooms and quality meals
  • Full facilities including gym, pool, wet/dry mess
  • Social and supportive camp life with BBQs, crew catch-ups, and downtime activities
  • Telstra coverage and Wi-Fi

The Role & Duties

As an Auto Electrician you will be hands-on with a variety of heavy and light mining equipment, with duties across surface and underground locations:

  • Attending breakdowns and preventative maintenance
  • Performing diagnostics, electrical fault-finding, repairs, and component change-outs
  • Working on loaders, drills, charge rigs, light vehicles, and support machinery
  • Learning from experienced tradespeople and being signed off to work across both surface and underground operations
  • Exposure to well-known equipment brands including Sandvik, CAT, Volvo, and more

Roster & Travel

This role offers a work-life balanced FIFO roster giving you both stability and downtime:

  • FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville, or Cairns, with all flights arranged and included and airport-to-site transfers via arranged buses
  • Choose between 2:2 or 8:6 roster options, across days and nights both day and night shifts
  • Full camp accommodation and meals provided, including comfortable rooms and high-quality dining, allowing you to focus on your work and recharge during downtime.

Your Skills & Experience

We're seeking a highly skilled Auto Electrician who is ready to hit the ground running and upskill within their trade into mining but must have:

  • Trade qualification as an Auto Electrician (Cert III or equivalent)
  • Experience on heavy equipment such as mobile plant, mining, agricultural etc
  • Certificate II in Air Conditioning is highly advantageous but not essential
  • Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, and repair skills across a range of machinery
  • Proven ability to maintain high safety standards and work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Must be able to pass a full pre-employment medical and police clearance

What's Next?

Applications are being reviewed now for immediate interviews with the maintenance supervisors. For more information and a detailed site pack, apply today or call Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 and request a sitepack or a confidential chat on other opportunities.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ellie Smith | esmith@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0448 546 386

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