Open-Cut Coal Mine Operators (Bloomfield Mine)

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bloomfield Group is seeking multiple experienced Open Cut Coal Mine Operators to join the Bloomfield Mine team at Ashtonfield in permanent full-time positions. You will operate a range of large mining equipment and work within established safety and site procedures.

Roles offer day or afternoon shift rosters, Monday to Friday, with a focus on safety, teamwork and operational targets. Applicants must have open-cut mining experience and a valid NSW drivers license.

Qualifications

• Experience in an open cut coal mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating at least two of the following: dump truck, excavator, dozer, loader, grader, drill.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Experience operating Excavators or Dozers.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy mining equipment in accordance with site procedures.
• Achieve production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Complete pre-start inspections and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with production and maintenance personnel regarding equipment performance, defects and breakdowns.
• Work collaboratively with team members to resolve operational issues.
• Demonstrate a high standard of housekeeping and equipment care.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.

Job description

Open-Cut Coal Mine Operators (Bloomfield Mine)

Job No:TBG325

Location:Ashtonfield

Employment Status:Permanent full-time

No. of Vacancies:3

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026 AEST

OPEN-CUT COAL MINE OPERATORS (Bloomfield Mine)

About the role

The Bloomfield Group is seeking multiple experienced Open Cut Coal Mine Operators to join the team at Bloomfield Mine, Ashtonfield, in permanent full-time positions.

Operators play a key role in achieving safe and productive mining operations by working safely, taking ownership of their performance, and applying their skills and experience to meet operational targets.

Successful applicants will operate within a range of large mining equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, blast hole drills and dump trucks.

These positions are available on either day shift or afternoon shift rosters working Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy mining equipment in accordance with operational requirements and site procedures.
• Achieve production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Complete pre-start inspections and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with production and maintenance personnel regarding equipment performance, defects and breakdowns.
• Work collaboratively with team members to resolve operational issues.
• Demonstrate a high standard of housekeeping and equipment care.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Experience in an open cut coal mining environment
• Demonstrated experience operating at least two of the following pieces of equipment - dump truck, excavator, dozer, loader, grader, and drill
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Current NSW Driver’s License
• Experience operating Excavators or Dozers

Working with The Bloomfield Group

The Bloomfield Group is a proud Australian mining and engineering business that has been part of the Hunter Valley community for over 85 years, employing around 600 local people.

We own and operate two open‑cut coal mines - Rix’s Creek near Singleton and Bloomfield Mine near Maitland - along with Kings Engineering and Biodiesel Industries Australia.

Investing in our people and our community

Through the Bloomfield Group Foundation, we support vulnerable young people, medical and health research, and a wide range of programs that enrich Hunter Valley communities.

Our values guide how we work:We Care. We Deliver.

• We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our community and the environment.
• We work together with integrity to achieve safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.

This position requires an individual who aligns with these values.

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Applications close Sunday 27 September 2026.

All applicants must be able to evidence their Right To Work in Australia.

The Bloomfield Group is a proud and successful Australian mining and engineering group.

Australian owned and operated, we have been part of the community for more than 80 years and employ hundreds of local people.

The mining operations are our Rix’s Creek Mine northwest of Singleton, and our Bloomfield Mine east of Maitland.

The Hunter based Kings Engineering business is also owned by the Group.

To learn more about the working The Bloomfield Group, watch this short introductory video.