Jumbo Operator

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool & Gym Reimbursements

Mine camp accommodation

Meals provided at mine camp

Residential/DIDO/FIFO commute options

Job summary

Harmony Australasia's CSA Mine in Cobar, NSW is seeking an experienced Jumbo Operator to drill faces using a jumbo drill and operate related underground mining equipment. The role requires adherence to safety standards and precise operation of headings, bolting, and ancillary equipment.

It offers a demanding 7/7 roster with day and night shifts and options for residential, DIDO or FIFO travel from Brisbane or Sydney.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum P2 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated previous experience and history as a Jumbo Operator.
• Extensive knowledge of underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure required standards are followed for individual work areas and equipment operation.
• Ensure headings are to standard and pulled clean for easy clean up.
• Ensure headings are supported to standard and properly positioned.
• Maintain effective equipment care to maximise utilisation and availability.

Skills

Jumbo Operator

Tools

Jumbo drill

Job description

Job Description

CSA Mine is looking for experienced Jumbo Operators. You will be responsible for drilling faces using a Jumbo drill and other metalliferous mining equipment or the operation of one or more of the following: continuous miner, longwall miner, (shearer) or bolting equipment.

Conditions

This is a 7/7 roster (days and nights), and commute options include residential, DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney.

Candidates interested in DIDO or FIFO will be provided with commute single accommodation and meals at the mine camp. CSA also provides Pool & Gym Reimbursements to our employees and their dependants.

Location

Located an eight-hour drive to Sydney, nine-hour drive to Melbourne, and a quick three-hour drive to Dubbo, Cobar is a fascinating town rich in mining heritage and natural attractions. Entertainment options include restaurants, pubs, and clubs for dining out. You will be kept busy with a bowling and golf club, rugby and rugby league teams, race club, pony club, Olympic size swimming pool, gym – and more! The town boasts beautiful parks, two reservoirs, picnic areas and playgrounds. The youth club 'Youthie' is a vibrant children’s hub with a games room, gym and weights room, squash courts, sauna, indoor stadium, outdoor basketball court and a skate park.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements and Company policies and procedures
• Ensure required standards are followed for individual work areas, during work output, during equipment operation and during maintenance
• Ensure all headings are to standard in all areas
• Ensure all headings are pulled clean and square to enable easy clean up with loader
• Ensure all headings are supported to standard
• Effective and efficient equipment care to ensure minimum damage and maximum utilisation & availability of equipment. Will be monitored for damage, availability for cross shift and correct utilisation including, but not limited to bolting centralisers changed out when boring, correct use of scaling rods and preventative maintenance

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum P2 or equivalent)
• Demonstrated previous experience and history as a Jumbo Operator
• Extensive knowledge of underground mining

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