Operator - Excavator (Level 1)

Evolution Mining; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Novated car leasing

Remote area housing

Life insurance

Income protection

Quarterly bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave 18 weeks

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible work options

Bus transport to West Wyalong

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team at Cowal. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will operate production excavators to meet daily mining targets while upholding safety and equipment standards.

You may relocate to West Wyalong and enjoy a rotating roster with site stability, employee benefits, and supportive leadership focused on safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating excavators on a mine site.
• Strong safety awareness and hazard identification.
• Ability to work a rotating roster and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production excavators in line with mine plans and tolerances.
• Maintain dig faces, floors, batters and haul roads for efficiency.
• Perform pre-starts, identify defects and operate equipment within limits.
• Use MineStar GPS to ensure accuracy and report system issues.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Relocation to West Wyalong

Job description

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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?

Evolution are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team. If you know your way around large production excavators and take pride in safe, efficient operations, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on a well‑run mine site.Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for operating production excavators to deliver daily mining targets while maintaining strict safety, environmental and equipment standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Operating large excavators in line with mine plans and design tolerances
• Maintaining dig faces, floor RLs, batters and haul roads to maximise efficiency
• Completing pre‑starts, identifying defects and operating equipment within limits
• Using MineStar GPS to ensure accuracy and reporting system issues
• Contributing to safe, productive shifts through clear communication and teamwork
• Actively participating in pre‑starts, toolboxes and continuous improvement

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’re a capable, safety‑focused operator with 1+ years’ experience operating excavators on a mine site. You understand production pressures, look after your gear, and do things the right way, every shift.

You’ll bring:

• Open to relocating to West Wyalong
• Strong safety awareness and hazard identification skills
• Good mechanical sympathy and attention to detail
• The ability to work a rotating roster and perform in a team 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.