Mine Development Operator

Our Opportunity

Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 7D/7N/14R or 7D/7N/7R FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Port Hedland, Broome, Karratha (Select your roster preference during application)

Fortescue are seeking experienced Mine Development Operators to join our team at Christmas Creek. Reporting to the Supervisor Mine Development, you will be trained and responsible for operating heavy mining equipment to ensure haul and access roads remain safe, operational, and accessible. Additional duties may include various earthmoving activities and manual labour as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile plant equipment including Watercarts, Grader 16M & 24M, Loader CAT 980 & 988, and Moxy.
• Conduct road maintenance, earthworks, and other related tasks to support mining infrastructure.
• Perform manual labour when necessary to ensure site safety and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively within a small team, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Apply problem-solving capabilities to address on-site challenges effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Australian Manual Driver’s Licence.
• HR Licence.
• Demonstrated experience operating mobile plant equipment as listed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following Fortescue safety protocols.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.