Side Loader Operator Jobs in Northern QLD - Jun 2026

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Machine Operators

at Haynes Group

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$45.00 - $65.00 p.h.

Start ASAP
3 Weeks on & 1 Week Off
Great Opportunity

Start ASAP
3 Weeks on & 1 Week Off
Great Opportunity

Haynes is currently seeking experienced and reliable Machine Operators to join our team on an exciting project.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Civil Operators

at Select Labour

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Ongoing work on major civil and infrastructure projects
Competitive rates with weekly pay and daily travel
Immediate starts and career development opportunities

Ongoing work on major civil and infrastructure projects
Competitive rates with weekly pay and daily travel
Immediate starts and career development opportunities

Join major civil and infrastructure projects in Townsville. Competitive rates, ongoing work, and immediate starts available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed eight days ago

Multi-Skilled Operators

at WorkPac - Mining Qld

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Newlands, Northern QLD

$59 per hour

$59/hour + super paid on all rostered shift hours
7/7 roster – Wednesday to Tuesday roster, day shift only!
Access to major discounts & benefits from major retailers via Flare!

$59/hour + super paid on all rostered shift hours
7/7 roster – Wednesday to Tuesday roster, day shift only!
Access to major discounts & benefits from major retailers via Flare!

Multi-Skilled Operators required for a rehab project at Newlands coal mine!! Apply now!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Loader Operator - Dugald River Project

at Redpath Mining

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Full time, permanent opportunity on the Dugald River Project
FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
Even-time 2:2 roster for true work-life balance

Full time, permanent opportunity on the Dugald River Project
FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
Even-time 2:2 roster for true work-life balance

Loader Operator opportunity on the Dugald River Project, Cloncurry QLD.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Front End Loader Operators Wanted - Ad Hoc

at Protech NQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Are you looking for additional hours on your week off, or a new ongoing role? Have a go at this one!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Machine Operators

at Haynes Group

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$45.00 - $65.00 p.h.

Start ASAP
3 Weeks on & 1 Week Off
Great Opportunity

Start ASAP
3 Weeks on & 1 Week Off
Great Opportunity

Haynes is currently seeking experienced and reliable Machine Operators to join our team on an exciting project.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Plant Operator

at Southern Cross Fertilisers

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$98,000 per year(inc super) plus bonuses

Work in a safety‑first, inclusive team in a supportive environment
$88,000 per year plus superannuation and a healthy bonus structure
24/7 Townsville Port operation with the stability of a fulltime employment

Work in a safety‑first, inclusive team in a supportive environment
$88,000 per year plus superannuation and a healthy bonus structure
24/7 Townsville Port operation with the stability of a fulltime employment

Port Operator role at Townsville Port. $88k + super + bonus. Operate mobile plant, load/unload bulk product on rotating shifts with great benefits.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Quarry Operator

at AWX Townsville

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

AUD 34 - 39 per hour

AWX Townsville is seeking skilled Quarry operators for local based work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Quarry Front End Loader & Excavator Operators Required

at Protech NQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Loader & Excavator roles in busy quarry. 45–50 hrs/week, stable work, operating plant, stockpiles, and production in a safety-focused environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Machine Operators

at Haynes Group

This is a Full time job

Charters Towers, Northern QLD

Competitive hourly rate
Camp accommodation
Weekly Pay

Competitive hourly rate
Camp accommodation
Weekly Pay

Haynes is currently seeking experienced and dependable Machine Operators to join our team on an exciting upcoming project.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Grader & Excavator Operators Civil

at Calibre Resources Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$42 – $50 per hour plus penalties

Great Money
Ongoing work for the right Candidates
Immediate Start

Great Money
Ongoing work for the right Candidates
Immediate Start

We are urgently chasing experienced Grader & Excavator Operators for an immediate start in Townsville.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Civil Operators

at Select Labour

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Ongoing work on major civil and infrastructure projects
Competitive rates with weekly pay and daily travel
Immediate starts and career development opportunities

Ongoing work on major civil and infrastructure projects
Competitive rates with weekly pay and daily travel
Immediate starts and career development opportunities

Join major civil and infrastructure projects in Townsville. Competitive rates, ongoing work, and immediate starts available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Operators

at AWX Townsville

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

AUD 37 - 45 per hour

Work with highly regarded civil clients
Monday to Friday, rotating half-day Saturday
Townsville based projects

Work with highly regarded civil clients
Monday to Friday, rotating half-day Saturday
Townsville based projects

AWX is seeking skilled operators for work across a range of projects including Roads, intersections, Bulk earthworks & Subdivision developments

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Dump Truck Operators

at AWX Central Queensland

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

AUD 56.20 per hour

Permanent Role
7/7 Rotating Roster
FIFO or DIDO options

Permanent Role
7/7 Rotating Roster
FIFO or DIDO options

Seeking Experienced Dump Truck Operators for Coal Mine based in the Galilee Basin, Central QLD - Permanent Fulltime -FIFO or DIDO option available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Crushing/Plant Operator

at CAMM Quarries

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Roseneath, Northern QLD

Operate loaders, excavators and crushing equipment across quarry operations

Operate loaders, excavators and crushing equipment across quarry operations

Operate crushing and mobile plant equipment across quarry operations, working in a hands-on team environment with growth opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Operators & Skilled Civil Workers - Townsville

at ACHIEVE Group Australia

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Ongoing work, competitive rates, immediate start

Achieve Group are seeking experience civil operators and skilled workers for an ongoing project in Townsville

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Mining Machine Operators & Leading Hands | 8/6 Roster | Townsville

at Calibre Resourcing Solutions

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Long-term 8/6 day shift roster with weekly pay
DIDO role located approximately 130km from Townsville
Excavator, Haul Truck, Multiskilled & Leading Hand opportunities

Long-term 8/6 day shift roster with weekly pay
DIDO role located approximately 130km from Townsville
Excavator, Haul Truck, Multiskilled & Leading Hand opportunities

Machine Operators & Leading Hands wanted. 8/6 day shift roster, long-term DIDO mining roles near Townsville.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Multi Skilled Operator

at WorkPac - Newcastle

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$66.24 per hour

Payrate from $62.98/hr - $69.50/hr (pending qualifications)
BIBO from Townsville
7/7 Roster

Payrate from $62.98/hr - $69.50/hr (pending qualifications)
BIBO from Townsville
7/7 Roster

Workpac are seeing Multi Skilled Operators. This is working a 7|7 roster and BIBO from Townsville.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

at MacKellar

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

FIFO for a short flight from Townsville, Rockhampton & Cairn
Super paid on all rostered hours, $69.28/hr ($157,612 annually)
Camp is 5-10mins from pit | Long-term project | Modern fleet

FIFO for a short flight from Townsville, Rockhampton & Cairn
Super paid on all rostered hours, $69.28/hr ($157,612 annually)
Camp is 5-10mins from pit | Long-term project | Modern fleet

$69.28 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours | 7/7 Rotating roster | Flights covered Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Byerwen- Digger Operator

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Permanent position
DIDO or BIBO from Mackay or Townsville
7/7 roster - excellent work/life balance

Permanent position
DIDO or BIBO from Mackay or Townsville
7/7 roster - excellent work/life balance

Experienced Digger Operators wanted for a permanent coal mining role in Queensland. Working on a 7/7 roster, with DIDO/BIBO from Mackay or Townsville.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

All Round Operators & Digger Operator

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Permanent Role
7/7 Roster
Up to $62/hr

Permanent Role
7/7 Roster
Up to $62/hr

ALL ROUND & DIGGER OPERATOR - COAL MINE (QLD) Permanent Role | 7/7 Roster | Payrate depending on experiences |DIDO/BIBO Mackay or Townsville

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

All Round Operator

at MYNDSHIFT GROUP

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

8/6 & 7/7 rotating dayshift/nightshift roster
Clear pathway to permanent employment
Opportunity to be part of a mine restart in a historic gold region

8/6 & 7/7 rotating dayshift/nightshift roster
Clear pathway to permanent employment
Opportunity to be part of a mine restart in a historic gold region

All Round Operators needed for gold mine near Townsville. 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster, hard rock experience essential.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Operators

at Thiess

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Permanent role with work life balance 7/7 Roster
Bus In and Bus Out from Townsville
Full camp facilities provided - 10 mins from site

Permanent role with work life balance 7/7 Roster
Bus In and Bus Out from Townsville
Full camp facilities provided - 10 mins from site

Join QCoal and put your Production Operator skills to work in a team leading the way in performance, safety, and leadership.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Production Operators

at Thiess

This is a Full time job

Bowen, Northern QLD

Permanent role with work life balance 7/7 Roster
Full Camp Facilities provided 10 mins from site
Competitive rates with ongoing training

Permanent role with work life balance 7/7 Roster
Full Camp Facilities provided 10 mins from site
Competitive rates with ongoing training

Join QCoal and put your Production Operator skills to work in a team leading the way in performance, safety, and leadership.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Operators - Water Cart | Moxy | Grader | Roller

at Teneo

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

TENEO is looking for experienced Multi-Skilled Operators to join our team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at WorkPac - Newcastle

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$76.50 per hour

BIBO or DIDO from Townsville
8/6 Roster

BIBO or DIDO from Townsville
8/6 Roster

WorkPac are seeking experienced Excavator Operators, BIBO or DIDIO from Townsville.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Excavator Operator

at AWX Central Queensland

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

AUD 69.28 per hour

FIFO - Mackay, Cairns, Townsville & Rocky
Permanent role
Camp, Meals & transport provided

FIFO - Mackay, Cairns, Townsville & Rocky
Permanent role
Camp, Meals & transport provided

Recruiting skilled operators from Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, and Cairns to join a high-performing team!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Process Plant Operator

at NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Strong team culture with real growth opportunities
Join a growing Australian gold producer
NQM Gold 2 are seeking an experienced Process Plant Operator

Strong team culture with real growth opportunities
Join a growing Australian gold producer
NQM Gold 2 are seeking an experienced Process Plant Operator

We are looking for a Process Plant Operator to join our team at the Pajingo Operation

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil Operators

at WorkPac - Townsville

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$40 per hour

Attractive rates: $40ph base rate + daily travel allowance + OT meal allowance
Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work
Leading civil construction contractor with multiple sites across Townsville

Attractive rates: $40ph base rate + daily travel allowance + OT meal allowance
Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work
Leading civil construction contractor with multiple sites across Townsville

Looking for Civil Operators to start ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Multi-Skilled Operator

at WorkPac - Mining Qld

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$62.15 per hour

Site is only 3 hours from Townsville and Mackay!
7/7 Roster – Wed to Tues rotating day and night shift roster
Access to your own Recruiter and On-Site Site Manager

Site is only 3 hours from Townsville and Mackay!
7/7 Roster – Wed to Tues rotating day and night shift roster
Access to your own Recruiter and On-Site Site Manager

Multi Skilled Operators required for a coal mine local to Collinsville. ASAP Start - Apply Now!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Multiskilled Operators

at Hays | Resources & Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

DIDO Townsville & Surrounds
8/6 Roster
Multiple Positions Available

DIDO Townsville & Surrounds
8/6 Roster
Multiple Positions Available

Experienced Production Operators required for a open cut mine site in North QLD

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Loader Operator/Labourer

at CAMM Concrete

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Hands-on role with varied tasks
Join a safety-first, local team
Supportive, positive work environment

Hands-on role with varied tasks
Join a safety-first, local team
Supportive, positive work environment

Maintain concrete facilities, operate loaders, and assist with parts pickups. Join a safety-focused, community-driven team at CAMM Concrete.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

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