Bench Hand – Drill & Blast, 7/7 Roster, Safety Focus

Foxleigh Mine; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Safety culture

Competitive pay

Team environment

Skill development

Job summary

Foxleigh Mine in Queensland is seeking a motivated Bench Hand to join our Drill & Blast team. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will assist with blast pattern preparation, loading activities and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work on a 7/7 roster, uphold strict safety standards and support stock control of blast consumables while contributing to continuous improvement across the site. Experience in open-cut coal mining is preferred.

Qualifications

• Open C Class Driver's Licence is required.
• Standard 11 Surface Coal Induction required.
• Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment required.
• Experience in open-cut coal mining or heavy industry.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing blast patterns and blast holes for loading activities.
• Load stemming material and support blast hole preparation.
• Assist with explosives loading and tie-in activities under supervision.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining blast exclusion zones.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and maintain blast equipment, tools and vehicles in a safe condition.
• Assist with post-blast inspections and clean‑up activities.
• Maintain the security and accountability of blasting equipment and consumables.
• Support inventory management of blast consumables.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Foxleigh Mine's values.

Skills

Open C Class Driver's Licence

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Standard 11 Surface Coal Induction

Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment

Job description

Foxleigh Mine in Queensland is seeking a motivated Bench Hand to join our Drill & Blast team. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will assist with blast pattern preparation, loading activities and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work on a 7/7 roster, uphold strict safety standards and support stock control of blast consumables while contributing to continuous improvement across the site. Experience in open-cut coal mining is preferred.