Bogger - Federation

Redpath Mining Inc.; Nymagee; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Competitive pay + super

Even time roster

Ongoing training

Career progression

PPE provided

Salary sacrifice options

Health insurance discounts

Family EAP

Rewards program

Milestone bonuses

Job summary

Redpath Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Bogger Operator to join our Federation Mine team in New South Wales. You will operate underground boggers/LHDs to support development, production and material handling.

This role emphasises safety, efficiency and high housekeeping while meeting production targets and collaborating with development, production and haulage crews. Applicants should have relevant mining competencies and tickets, pass site medical, and be committed to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience operating boggers/LHDs in underground mining.
• Experience mucking development and production headings.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining operations.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a high-performing team.
• Valid mining competencies, licences and tickets.
• Ability to pass site medical and employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground boggers/LHDs safely and efficiently.
• Muck development and production headings.
• Load and transport ore and waste material underground.
• Manage stockpiles, tipping locations and ore flow.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine checks.
• Maintain production targets while following safety standards.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and defects.
• Work with development, production and haulage crews.
• Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards underground.

Skills

Underground boggers/LHDs

Mucking headings

Underground mining ops

Safety excellence

Team collaboration

Mining competencies & tickets

Site medical clearance

Job description

The Redpath Effect

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.

With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees, the heart of our company's success.

Join the Team at Federation

Redpath Australia is seeking experienced Underground Bogger Operators to join our operations at the Federation Mine in New South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a long-term project with a respected mining contractor while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of underground production and development activities.

About the Role

As a Bogger Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of underground load haul dump (LHD) equipment to support development, production and material handling activities across the mine.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate underground boggers/LHDs safely and efficiently
• Muck development and production headings
• Load and transport ore and waste material underground
• Manage stockpiles, tipping locations and ore flow requirements
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
• Maintain production targets while adhering to safety standards
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and equipment defects
• Work closely with development, production and haulage crews
• Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards underground

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous underground mining experience operating boggers/LHDs
• Experience mucking development and production headings
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team environment
• Relevant mining competencies, licences and tickets
• Ability to pass site medical and employment requirements

Why Join Redpath

• Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
• Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
• Even time roster supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• PPE provided
• Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
• Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)