Underground Development Operator | 7/7 Rotating Shifts

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp/ meals provided

Remuneration plus career progression

7/7 rotating shifts

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business operating in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This Ironbark No. 1 development role focuses on safely advancing underground development, operating equipment, and installing underground services.

You’ll support ground control tasks, maintain safety standards, and contribute to production targets in a team environment. Based at Ironbark with rotating days and nights, this role requires current Standard 11 competencies and a Queensland Coal Board

Qualifications

• Experience in an underground coal mine is essential.
• Operate development mining equipment, including Joy Miners and related machinery.
• Install and maintain underground services (ventilation, water, air, cables).
• Carry out ground support tasks including roof bolting and mesh installation.
• Hold Standard 11 competencies for both surface and underground operations.
• Possess a current Queensland Coal Board Medical.
• Commit to workplace health and safety and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate development mining equipment to progress underground development.
• Support installation and maintenance of underground services and infrastructure.
• Carry out ground support tasks including roof bolting and mesh installation.
• Complete shift reports and operational documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet production targets and safety standards.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health & safety focus

Education

Standard 11 competencies (surface/underground)

Queensland Coal Board Medical

Tools

Joy Miners

Roof bolting

Mesh installation

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business operating in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This Ironbark No. 1 development role focuses on safely advancing underground development, operating equipment, and installing underground services.

You’ll support ground control tasks, maintain safety standards, and contribute to production targets in a team environment. Based at Ironbark with rotating days and nights, this role requires current Standard 11 competencies and a Queensland Coal Board