Underground Jumbo Operator

Fosterville Gold Mine; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance to Bendigo

Health and Wellbeing Program

Employee Benefits Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Agnico Eagle's Fosterville Gold Mine in Victoria is seeking an experienced Jumbo Operator who leads by example and is safety conscious to join our team on a residential 7/7 roster.

You will operate the Sandvik jumbo and assist Nipper, install ground support, and contribute to safe, efficient development while mentoring junior crew.

Relocation assistance to Bendigo is available, with a competitive salary, health programs, and an Employee Benefits Program + EAP as part of our employment package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Jumbo Operator experience or 3+ years Bogger or Charge-Up experience.
• Physically fit and high degree of safety awareness.
• Demonstrated leadership including strong communication and work ethic.
• Hold a current manual drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Pre-start inspection and operation of Sandvik DD421 & DD422i Jumbo.
• Safety inspection of work areas and preparation of headings.
• Ground support installation in accordance with FGM standards.
• High level of accuracy in mine development including levels, declines and turnouts.
• Demonstrate leadership and provide training to Nipper.

Skills

Jumbo operation

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual driving licence

Tools

Sandvik DD421

Sandvik DD422i

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Jumbo Operator who leads by example and are motivated, hard-working and safety conscious to join Fosterville Gold Mine in this exciting opportunity.

About the role

Location: Fosterville Gold Mine - 30 minutes drive from Bendigo

This residential position works a 7/7 roster rotating days and nights.

You will safely and efficiently operate the Jumbo and ancillary equipment to achieve high speed, high standard development. This includes completing ground support installation and face drilling in accordance with the issued plans.

This role is also responsible for the training and support of the Nipper.

Duties

Pre-start inspection and operation of Sandvik DD421 & DD422i Jumbo

Safety inspection of work areas and preparation of headings

Ground support installation in accordance with FGM ground support standards.

High level of accuracy in mine development including levels, declines, inclines and turnouts

Achievement of mine design with minimal overbreak

Demonstrate leadership and provide training to Nipper

What we are looking for

3+ years Jumbo Operator experience or 3+ years Bogger or Charge-Up experience

Physically fit and high degree of safety awareness

Demonstrated leadership qualities including strong communication and work ethic

Hold a current manual drivers licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary and yearly salary increases
• Relocation assistance to Bendigo
• Health and Wellbeing Program with access to local gym and aquatic facilities, physiotherapy and podiatrists and a yearly allowance
• Employee Benefits Program with access to discounted Private Health insurance and discounts with local suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And many more

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 in 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.