Grader Operator

Evolution Mining; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Grader Operator to support Ernest Henry underground operations. You will maintain underground roads, declines and working areas, operating graders and performing basic maintenance in a high-performing team.

Join a close-knit underground crew with opportunities to cover various roles, with a flexible roster including residential or FIFO arrangements from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Operations

Caterpillar 140M

Underground grading experience

Road maintenance

Hazard awareness

Safety focus

Job description

• Operate modern underground grader equipment in a high-performing production team
• Play a vital role maintaining declines, haul roads and underground access
• Residential or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville & Cairns - 8/6/7/7 Roster

Who we are

We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We've extended 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're transforming 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'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What's the 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 standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and 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's how we back that up:

• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options - we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for 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. If you'd like 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 us at our Careers site.