Grader Operator

Evolution Mining; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Grader Operator to support safe, efficient underground mining at Ernest Henry. You’ll maintain declines and roadways, support various underground production tasks and adapt to flexible duties within a close-knit team.

Based at Ernest Henry Operations, the role involves operating modern grader equipment, conducting inspections and reporting hazards, with rosters that include 8/6/7/7 arrangements and a focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Current Manual Driver's Licence
• RII competency in Grader Operations
• Experience operating Caterpillar 140M graders or similar equipment
• Experience maintaining haul roads and drainage
• Underground grading experience, ideally within decline operations

Responsibilities

• Operate graders to maintain underground roads, declines, drainage and work areas
• Carry out dust suppression activities and other roadway maintenance tasks
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment maintenance
• Identify and report equipment defects, hazards and operational risks
• Support production activities including clean-up, loading and hauling tasks
• Provide relief coverage across operational roles where trained and competent

Skills

RII Grader Competency

Caterpillar 140M

Manual Driver's Licence

Underground Haul Roads

Safety Awareness

Job description

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• Operate modern underground grader equipment in a high-performing production team
• Play a vital role maintaining declines, haul roads and underground access
• Residential or DIDO Opportunities – 8/6/7/7 Roster

Who we are

We’rea bold team with a bright future; andwe’relooking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold companyoperatingsix mines across Australia and Canada.We’retransforming mines and uplifting careers.We’veextended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years.We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine.That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people.Here,you’llwork alongside people who care, who push oneanother to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’sthe opportunity?

As a Grader Operator, you'll play a key role in supporting safe and efficient underground mining operations at Ernest Henry.

Working as part of our Production team, you'll be responsible for maintaining underground roadways, declines and working areas to the high standards required for a productive underground operation. Beyond grading, you'll contribute across a variety of underground production activities, providing flexibility and support where it's needed most.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit underground team, operate modern equipment and play a hands-on role in keeping the operation running safely and efficiently. In this role, you’ll:

• Operate graders to maintain underground roads, declines, drainage and work areas
• Carry out dust suppression activities and other roadway maintenance tasks
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment maintenance
• Identify and report equipment defects, hazards and operational risks
• Support production activities including clean-up, loading and hauling tasks
• Provide relief coverage across operational roles where trained and competent.

Why Ernest Henry Operations?

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment,high standardsandgreat management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people toevolveand give their career an uplift.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future.Here’show we back that up:

• Attractive parental leave benefits(18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Studyassistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options– we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowancesfor employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

Does this sound like you?

You're a skilled underground operator who takes pride in maintaining high-quality work standards and contributing to a safe, productive operation. You enjoy working as part of a team, have strong situational awareness and understand the importance of well-maintained underground infrastructure.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Current Manual Driver's Licence
• RII competency in Grader Operations
• Experience operating Caterpillar 140M graders or similar equipment
• Experience maintaining haul roads, levelling road bases and managing drainage
• Previous underground grading experience, ideally within decline operations
• Strong communication skills, hazard awareness and commitment to safe work practices.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. Ifyou’dlike to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about usat our Careers site.