Trainee CHPP Operators - January 2027

One Key Resources; Mid-Western Regional Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

One Key Resources – Mid-Western Regional NSW is recruiting for Trainee CHPP Technicians as a 2-year Traineeship starting early 2026, with National Certificate III in Surface Extraction upon completion. The role is residential; applicants must live within 80km of the Mid-Western Regional Council LGA and provide proof of address.

There is an in-person Assessment Centre Day on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 in Mudgee.

Qualifications

• Residential role; candidates must live in the Mid-Western Regional Council LGA (80kms from site).
• Entry level mining position; no experience is required to apply.
• You MUST be able to attend an in-person Assessment Centre Day on Tuesday, 3rd of November 2026 in Mudgee.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training in all areas of wash plant machinery use.
• Ensure safe production and quality.
• Undertake training to confidently operate stockpile dozers and train loading.
• Maintain housekeeping (manual labour intensive) to a high standard.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.

Job description

One Key Resources – Mid-Western Regional NSW

One Key Resources is a trusted provider of specialist Staffing and Labour Hire solutions for the Mining, Civil, and Industrial sectors across Australia. Recognised for our strong workforce culture and commitment to employee wellbeing, we proudly support a diverse team of skilled Operators, Tradespeople, and Support Staff at sites nationwide. We are dedicated to connecting the right people with the right opportunities, delivering flexible labour hire and permanent placement solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients and candidates.

One Key Resources in conjunction with Ulan Surface Operations are recruiting motivated and committed applicants for Trainee CHPP Technicians; to commence in early 2026 upon completion of this 2-year Traineeship, the successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised Certificate III in Surface Extraction.

What we are looking for: This is a residential role; candidates must live in the Mid-Western Regional Council LGA (80kms from site) to be considered. Proof of address will be required prior to progression of application.

This is an entry level mining position; no experience is required to apply. The successful candidates will show commitment to the completion of their Traineeship.

You MUST be able to attend an in-person Assessment Centre Day on Tuesday, 3rd of November 2026 in Mudgee.

Candidates who have a background using machinery in an agricultural or civil capacity are encouraged to apply.

About the Role:

• Entry Level position to kick start your career in the Mining Industry
• Attractive rate of pay - including leave benefits
• Rotating roster with day, night and weekend shifts

Duties of the role include, but not limited to:

• Participate in training in all areas of wash plant machinery use
• Ensure safe production and quality
• Undertake training to confidently operate stockpile dozers and train loading
• Maintain housekeeping (manual labour intensive) to a high standard
• Maintain clean and safe working environment