Underground Charge Up & Bogger Operators

Fosterville Gold Mine; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health insurance discount

Salary Continuance (Income protection)

Health and Wellbeing Program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid Parental leave

Novated Leasing options

Training and development programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fosterville Gold Mine in Victoria invites experienced underground Bogger/Remote Operators and Charge Up personnel to join our mining crews. You will operate CAT loaders, perform bogging duties, and support explosive handling in development headings and production zones.

Roles are full-time on a 7:7 roster with 12-hour shifts, located near Bendigo. Residential site with opportunities for training, safety-focused culture, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years underground Bogger/Remote experience.
• Minimum 2 years Charge Up experience.
• Current Shotfirers certificate or relevant tickets.
• Manual Australian Driver's License; HR license advantageous.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT R2900G and 2900XE loaders including tele-remote for bogging of development headings and production areas.
• Jumbo clean ups, bogging to stockpiles and loading of underground haul trucks.
• Perform road works and manage spillage and sump bogging.
• Charge Up crew duties including charging development headings and explosives handling.
• Operate IT carriers and ventilation/detonation systems.

Skills

Bogger Operator

Charge Up

Remote operation

Explosives handling

Education

Shotfirers certificate

Job description

The Role:

We are currently seeking experienced Charge Up & or Bogger Operators to join our Underground Mining crews. In these roles your key responsibilities include:

• Operating CAT R2900G and 2900XE loaders including tele-remote for Bogging of development headings and production areas
• Jumbo clean ups, bogging to stockpiles and loading of underground haul trucks
• Perform road works and manage spillage and sump bogging

Charge Up Crew

• Charging development headings and production stopes
• Handling and transporting explosives
• Operate specialised equipment such as Integrated Tool Carriers (IT’s) and charge-up vehicles, ventilation and detonation systems.

You will be working at our residential Fosterville Gold Mine: A 20-minute drive from Bendigo.

These are full-time, ongoing positions working a 7:7 rotating roster - 7 days on/off, 7 nights on/off and 12-hour shifts.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced underground Bogger/Remote Operators (min 3 years) and Experienced Charge Up personnel (min 2 years)
• Relevant tickets and qualifications for role (for example: current Shotfirers certificate)
• Strong safety focus with attention to detail
• Current Manual Australian Driver's License (HR Licence advantageous)
• Full Australian working rights

What we offer

At Fosterville Gold Mine, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive. We offer a range of competitive benefits, including:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, knowledge and experience.
• Access to discounted Private Health insurance
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Program - including access to local gyms and aquatic facilities
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Novated Leasing options for vehicles
• Training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About us

Agnico Eagle is a global gold mining leader with operations in Canada, Finland, Australia, and Mexico. We’re committed to being a respected employer and neighbour, known for safety, sustainability, and community prosperity. With over 16,000 skilled employees worldwide, our people are the foundation of our success.

In Australia, we proudly operate the Fosterville Gold Mine on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, near Bendigo—one of Victoria’s largest and most vibrant regional cities, known for its exceptional residential lifestyle.

Application Process

The recruitment process takes into consideration your alignment to the role and our company values. A functional capacity and medical assessment, national crime check,relevant qualifications and reference checks will form part of the recruitment process.