Entry Level Miner (Nipper)

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Gym and pool facilities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Harmony Australasia in Cobar, NSW, is recruiting Underground Nippers on a residential 7/7 rotating roster. No prior mining experience is required.

You will support underground crews with equipment delivery, waste removal, and ground support, performing general assistance to the mining team. All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for challenging environments.
• Current manual Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to underground crews with equipment delivery.
• Assist with waste removal and ground support.
• Provide general assistance to the mining team.

Skills

Physically fit

Manual Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

Are you seeking a career in mining but have no prior mining experience, look no further. We are seeking motivated Underground Nippers to join our mining team. As an integral member, you will provide support to the underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance.

Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

Qualifications

About You

• Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments
• Current manual Driver's License

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long‑standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW