Jumbo Operator

Harmony Australasia; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus scheme

Career growth

Health initiatives (gym & pool)

Resumo da oferta

Harmony Australasia is seeking a skilled Underground Jumbo Operator for the CSA Mine near Cobar, NSW. This key production role focuses on high-quality underground drilling while upholding safety, efficiency and teamwork on a 7/7 days and nights roster, with residential or DIDO options.

You will operate jumbo rigs, perform pre-start checks, coordinate with Technical Services and Planning, and maintain accurate reports.

Qualificações

• Experience operating underground jumbo drill rigs in underground hard rock mining.
• Strong understanding of underground mining safety standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill patterns, and technical drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Commitment to maintaining high productivity while prioritising safety and quality outcomes.
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to mining protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Operate underground jumbo drilling rigs safely and efficiently.
• Execute drilling activities with accuracy and attention to production targets and ground support standards.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Services, Planning, and Underground Operations teams to achieve daily and weekly mine plans.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and basic maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
• Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, and operational issues promptly.
• Complete accurate operational reporting and documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and team culture.

Conhecimentos

Underground drilling

Safety compliance

Mine plan reading

Maintenance checks

Teamwork

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine.

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a strong, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper‑gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

Underground Jumbo Operator

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Underground Jumbo Operator. As an integral part of the team, this is a key production role responsible for delivering high-quality underground drilling operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

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

Duties will entail the following, however not limited to:

• Operate underground jumbo drilling rigs safely and efficiently in line with site procedures and operational requirements
• Execute drilling activities with accuracy and attention to production targets and ground support standards
• Collaborate closely with Technical Services, Planning, and Underground Operations teams to achieve daily and weekly mine plans
• Conduct pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and basic maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability
• Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, and operational issues promptly
• Complete accurate operational reporting and documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and team culture

About You

• Demonstrated experience operating underground jumbo drill rigs in an underground hard rock mining environment
• Strong understanding of underground mining safety standards and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill patterns, and technical drawings
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work effectively in a remote team environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Commitment to maintaining high productivity while prioritising safety and quality outcomes
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to mining protocols.

• 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.

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

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short‑listed for interview will be contacted.

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.