Loader Operator

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing programs

Gym and pool access

Job summary

Harmony Australasia is seeking skilled Underground Loader Operators for CSA Mine near Cobar, NSW. You will operate underground loaders to transport ore and materials, with a 7/7 days & nights roster, on a residential or DIDO basis.

Join a dynamic, safety-driven team and contribute to efficient underground operations. Requirements include prior underground loader experience, a current driving licence, strong bucket control, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Previous underground loader experience is essential.
• Must hold a current driver’s licence and be able to drive through tight tunnels.
• Excellent bucket control and loading skills.
• Strong safety focus and ability to meet daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground loaders to transport ore and materials.
• Manage underground trucking fleet and maximize loads.
• Perform pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Maintain site safety procedures and production targets.
• Collaborate with underground crews and supervisors.

Skills

Loader operation

Underground mining

Safety culture

Communication

Job description

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.

We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Underground Loader Operators. As an integral part of the team, you will operate loaders to transport ore and materials underground, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

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:

• Management of the underground trucking fleet to ensure that they are fully utilised
• Ensuring truck loads are maximised
• Roadwork maintenance and housekeeping
• Load and haul ore and waste safely and efficiently
• Strict compliance with tele-remote procedures
• Ensuring tram and loading packages are maintained
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
• Maintain compliance with site safety procedures and production targets
• Work collaboratively with underground crews and supervisors
• Identify hazards and contribute to a strong safety culture

About You

• Previous underground mining experience driving a loader (essential).
• Current driver’s licence and the ability to safely drive through tight tunnels.
• Efficient bucket control and loading skills.
• Driving to ground conditions and observing, reporting hazards.
• Good communication skills and team orientated.
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to mining protocols.
• Organisational skills with the ability to set and meet daily targets.

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.

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.

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