FIFO Boilermaker Industry Infrastructure & Mining Salary/Rate AU$70 - AU$78 per hour Location QLD Type Contract/Temp Secure a FIFO mining position with a reputable principal, quality camp facilities, and room to grow your skills. FIFO from Cairns with full camp accommodation, flights and meals Supportive team environment with opportunities to progress from surface to und Healthy earning opportunity and long-term job security The Opportunity & Why Apply If you're a trade-qualified Boilermaker wanting to secure a long-term role in mining, then this is a solid gig with a N.QLD mine site. You will join the maintenance crew on site where safety standards are high, teamwork matters, and development is genuinely supported. Hands-on exposure across both underground and surface mining equipment. FIFO from Cairns with flights, meals and accommodation organised. Lifestyle-friendly 8:6 roster rotating days and nights (nights introduced after your initial swings). Ongoing OEM training and upskill on underground machinery. Clear progression pathways from workshop to underground field-based work. A site culture that values quality workmanship and strong team dynamics. Stable, long-term employment within an established mining operation. The Company & Site You will be working with a reputable mining operator that prioritises its crew and invests in its people, the operation is well-equipped and designed to support both safety and productivity with site features include: Large-scale underground hard rock mine with modern maintenance facilities. Comfortable camp accommodation with private ensuite rooms. All meals provided on site. Fully equipped gym, recreation areas and social facilities. Regular camp events fostering a strong community environment. Reliable phone reception and Wi-Fi access throughout camp. The Role & Duties Alongside experienced trades you will be working as an underground boilermaker supporting the reliability of a modern mining fleet. The role offers variety and technical exposure within a controlled and well-supported environment. Commence in the surface workshop completing fabrication and repair work. Progress into underground field service tasks once site competencies are achieved. Repairs and maintenance on buckets, trays and structural components. Exposure to leading OEM underground equipment including Sandvik, CAT, Normet and Elphinstone machinery. Working in line with site safety systems and maintenance schedules. Travel & Roster This position offers a structured FIFO arrangement designed to support work-life balance. FIFO from Cairns via charter flight. Short transfer from airport directly to site. 8:6 or 7:7 roster rotating across days and nights. Accommodation and meals fully covered while on swing. Your Skills & Experience To succeed in this role, you'll be a qualified Boilermaker with practical heavy equipment experience and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Certificate III in Engineering (Boilermaker) or equivalent trade qualification. Experience working on heavy mobile plant (mining, civil, quarry or similar). Bucket and structural repair experience highly regarded. Previous mining exposure beneficial but not mandatory. Ability to integrate into a team-based maintenance crew. Capacity to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance. What's next? Shortlisting is underway with interviews being scheduled directly with the maintenance team. For further information or to request a detailed site pack, apply today or contact Ellie Smith on 386 for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right, feel free to reach out to discuss other mining opportunities available. 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 | | | By submitting your CV you agree to have read: .au/privacy To apply for the role click “APPLY”. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Apply
