Operator - Ancillary (Level 2)

Evolution Mining; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance and income protection

Quarterly performance bonuses

Employee share scheme

18 weeks parental leave

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Attractive rosters

Bus transportation to West Wyalong

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations in NSW is seeking an experienced Ancillary Operator for the Open Cut Mining team. You will safely operate heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, graders and water carts to help achieve daily and weekly production targets, while maintaining logs and documentation.

You will be part of a high‑performing crew near West Wyalong, adhering to safety policies, performing pre‑start inspections and supporting roster flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experienced operator with open‑pit mining or quarry production background.
• Valid Australian manual motor vehicle licence.
• Demonstrated operating experience on dozer, excavator, grader or water cart.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pit conditions including haul road construction and maintenance.
• Windrow/bunding construction to site standards.
• Stockpile management and clean‑up; drainage management and dewatering support.
• Execute tasks from Dispatch/Production promptly.
• Conduct pre‑start inspections and report hazards or faults.
• Comply with safety, environmental and site policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Open pit mining

Minestar GPS

Teamwork

Tools

Minestar GPS

Job description

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 took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadiangoldmine. 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 an Ancillary Operator within our Open Cut Mining team, you will play a key role in safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, graders and water carts to help achieve daily and weekly production targets. Working as part of a high‑performing crew, you’ll complete tasks to required design tolerances, utilise Minestar GPS systems, and ensure all logs and documentation are accurately maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain pit conditions including:
• Haul road construction and maintenance
• Windrow/bunding construction to site standards
• Stockpile management and clean‑up
• Drainage management and dewatering support
• Execute assigned tasks from Dispatch/Production in a timely manner.
• Conduct pre‑start inspections and report hazards or equipment faults.
• Work within all site policies including safety, environmental, and compliance procedures.
• Assist production teams with dig face prep, floor cleaning and ROM management.
• Ensure safe interaction with heavy haulage and light vehicle fleets.
• Truck Operation will be required when advised

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. 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:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

You are an experienced operator with at least eighteen months’ open‑pit mining or quarry production experience. You are safety-focused, adaptable, and work well in a team environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• A valid Australian motor vehicle licence (manual)
• Demonstrated operating experience in open‑pit mining/quarry production (either dozer, excavator, grader, water cart)
• Ability to work a panelled roster
• Experience using CAT Minestar GPS system (Desirable)
• Ability to relocate to West Wylong
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to safety, productivity, and continuous improvement
• Strong time management skills and the ability to perform in a dynamic operational environment

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.