Underground Coal Mine Operator

Core Crew; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 959,000 - 1,292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO with camp

Meals provided

7/7 roster

Job summary

Cook Colliery is seeking an Underground Operator to join the established underground crew for care and maintenance across the operation. You will work hands-on with an experienced team, operating underground machinery and maintaining ventilation and infrastructure in a safety-focused environment.

The role offers a 7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts, DIDO with camp and meals provided, and a strong day rate recognising Level 2 experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ months underground coal experience.
• Standard 11 or willingness to obtain/refresh.
• Current Coal Board Medical or willingness to obtain/refresh.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Team-first attitude with the initiative to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Underground care and maintenance across the operation.
• Outbye work, conveyor and infrastructure maintenance.
• Operating a range of underground machinery safely.
• Keeping ventilation, roadways and underground infrastructure in good order.
• Upholding safety and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Education

Standard 11

Tools

Coal Board Medical

Driver's Licence

Job description

Cook Colliery is currently in care and maintenance, and we have an opening for an Underground Operator to join our established underground crew. It's steady, hands-on underground work alongside an experienced team.

What the work looks like

• Underground care and maintenance across the operation
• Outbye work, conveyor and infrastructure maintenance
• Operating a range of underground machinery safely
• Keeping ventilation, roadways and underground infrastructure in good order
• Upholding safety and quality standards at all times

Level 2 Underground Coal Operator | Blackwater QLD | 7/7 DIDO

What’s on offer

• 7/7 even-time roster, 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights
• DIDO, with camp and meals provided
• Strong day rate plus market allowance, recognising Level 2 experience

What you’ll need

• At least 12 months underground coal experience
• Standard 11, or willing to obtain/refresh
• Current Coal Board Medical, or willing to obtain/refresh
• Valid driver's licence
• Full Australian working rights
• A team-first attitude, with the initiative to work unsupervised and adapt as the job demands

Application questions

• Do you have any pre-existing injury, medical condition or disability that could reasonably be expected to be aggravated by performing the duties of this position?

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