Rigger

About the Role

FMS Group is seeking experienced and safety-focused Riggers to join our shutdown crews across various mine sites in the Bowen Basin, QLD.

We are looking for motivated, reliable Riggers who take pride in delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently the first time.

This is a casual position offering ongoing shutdown opportunities working either a 4/4/4 or 5/5/5 roster.  Successful candidates will join a high-performing maintenance team delivering shutdown and project works in a fast-paced mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out shutdown maintenance and project works across various mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin
• Perform rigging, lifting, and dogging activities in accordance with site procedures and industry standards
• Safely execute complex lifts using cranes, chain blocks, and other lifting equipment
• Work across various roster schedules to meet operational requirements
• Previous experience in Fixed Plant, Shovel, and Dragline shutdown maintenance is highly regarded

What You'll Bring

• Current High Risk Work Licence with Intermediate or Advanced Rigging (RI or RA)
• Current Dogging (DG) Licence
• Demonstrated shutdown and/or mining industry experience
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
• Ability to pass pre-employment medicals and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
• Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11 certification
• Current Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
• Current Gas Test Atmosphere ticket (highly regarded)
• Current Driver's Licence

Why Work With Us?

• Ongoing shutdown opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Access to Flare HR employee benefits
• Employee referral rewards program
• Service recognition rewards
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and people

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us? Visit our website to learn more about FMS Group and the opportunities available.

Delivering the best… every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.