Entry Level Underground Mining

Perenti Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is inviting applications for an Entry Level Underground Miner. You’ll start as an underground truck driver and nipper, gaining a solid grounding to progress into other underground mining roles. The team emphasizes hard work, learning, and long‑term growth across Australia and globally.

Ideal candidates are ready for a physically demanding role with a 2:1 roster and remote site work. Training and development are provided to help you advance within Barminco.

Qualifications

• Full Australian working rights.
• A current manual Australian driver’s licence.
• A National Police Clearance issued within the last three months.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work in underground conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of bolts and mesh for ground support.
• Operate underground dump trucks to haul ore and waste.
• Complete pre-start checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Learn critical underground mining skills as part of a crew.

Education

Working rights (Australian)

Manual driver’s licence

National Police Clearance

Job description

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Start Your Underground Mining Career with Barminco

Barminco is inviting motivated, hands‑on people to kick‑start a rewarding career in underground mining. With operations across Australia and around the world, you’ll be joining a supportive, high‑performing team that values hard work, learning, and long‑term growth.

If you’re keen to build a future in mining and enjoy working in a dynamic, team‑based environment, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Entry Level Underground Miner

Your journey with Barminco begins as an Entry Level Underground Miner, working as an underground truck driver and nipper. This role provides a strong foundation and genuine opportunities to progress into a variety of underground mining positions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working offside the Jumbo Operator, assisting with the installation of bolts and mesh for ground support
• Operating underground dump trucks to haul ore and waste
• Completing pre‑start checks on equipment and vehicles
• Learning critical underground mining skills as part of an experienced crew

Why Choose Barminco?

• Competitive Pay
• Our hourly rates have recently increased, ensuring your hard work is well rewarded. Superannuation is paid on all hours worked.
• Real Career Progression
• This is more than just a job. With proven performance, you can progress into advanced underground roles, trade upgrades, or even dual trades over time.
• Training & Development
• We invest in you, offering nationally recognised training and ongoing upskilling to help you grow Confidently in your career.

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from people who:

• Have experience in physically demanding roles such as trades assistants, labourers, farming, or drillers’ offsider positions
• Are motivated to start a long‑term career in underground mining
• Can commit to remote, rostered work on a 2:1 roster

No underground mining experience? That’s okay — if you bring the right attitude, we can provide the training.

What You’ll Need

To be successful, you must have:

• Full Australian working rights
• A current manual Australian driver’s licence
• A National Police Clearance issued within the last three months