Shutdown Scaffolders (Advanced, Intermediate, Basic)

About the role

Job Play is recruiting experienced Advanced, Intermediate and Basic Scaffolders, plus 2 Supervisors, for pre-shut, shutdown and post-shut works across two major sites in the Moranbah area. The work runs in three phases: a 6-week pre-shut (Monday to Friday), a 21-day shut execution (Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts), and a 1-week post-shut (Monday to Friday), with a return in the second week of January for another 2 weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts from 6am to 6pm during the shutdown period.
• Complete pre-shut, shut and post-shut tasks at two major sites in the Moranbah area.
• Supervisors oversee the shutdown works alongside the scaffolders.

Required profile

• A current High Risk Work Licence in scaffolding (SI or SA).
• Your own tool belt and steel-capped boots.
• Availability for the full pre-shut, shut and post-shut period.
• Certified Coal Board Medical and Coal Sit Mandatory Standard 11.
• Locals from Mackay, Moranbah and the Bowen Basin are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Flights from Brisbane to Mackay or direct to Moranbah, plus 2.5 hours of paid travel.
• Mine camp accommodation and all meals.
• PPE, overalls and uniform supplied.
• Pay of $52+ per hour depending on licence type; shut week earnings before night loading of about $5,300 for Advanced, $4,800 for Intermediate and $3,600 for Basic.
• Night shift loading of 15%; weekend rates of 1.5x and double time.