At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Our Surface maintenance team takes pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with and learn from skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.
Create a long-term career in the mining sector through Macmahon’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program at Byerwen Mine.
Our participants complete nationally recognised training with high-quality registered training organisations while gaining valuable hands-on experience maintaining mining equipment in a coal mining environment.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates from diverse backgrounds who are looking to add value and gain a qualification in one of the following pathways:
Apprenticeships (48-month program)
Traineeship (12-month program)
Most roles will commence on a 7 days on / 7 days off roster which is BIBO from Mackay.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on 9 December 2026 in Townsville or 11 December 2026 in Mackay, with successful candidates commencing in March 2027.
Why Macmahon?
Keen to bring your skills to a team that backs you? Apply now.
Applications will close on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Macmahon is a diversified contractor with leading capabilities in surface and underground mining, civil construction and resources engineering.
Our end-to-end mining services encompass mine development and materials delivery, engineering, civil construction, on-site mining services, rehabilitation and site remediation. As an ASX-listed company, with headquarters in Perth, we work for major resource companies across various commodity sectors in Australia and Southeast Asia.