Underground Miner - Level 1 (Truck Operator)

Aurelia Metals; Cobar; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Share plan

Salary sacrifice options

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Aurelia Metals Limited, an Australia owned mining and exploration company, invites applications for experienced underground haulage truck operators based in the Cobar region, NSW. The role supports a 7/7 roster with 12-hour days, offering a safety‑driven culture and ongoing development opportunities.

Key requirements include a manual C class licence, ability to work underground, and a commitment to safety. Pre-employment checks and a positive, team‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating underground haulage trucks and heavy equipment.
• Commitment to safety and living our values in a mining environment.
• Ability to work a 7/7 roster days and nights and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient operation of underground haulage trucks.
• Complete daily visual inspections and checks for safe operation.
• Perform work in underground environment per training and procedures.
• Participate in required training to upskill and develop competency.

Skills

Underground haulage truck operation

Manual C class licence

Safety-focused

7/7 roster flexibility

Job description

Aurelia Metals Limited is an Australia owned and operated gold and base metals mining and exploration company. As an ASX listed Company located in New South Wales, we attract mining professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to drive their careers forward. With people our priority, we are a proud Work180 recognised employer with inclusion, safety and our Values at the forefront of everything we do.

We operate two underground mines and a processing facility in New South Wales and have an enviable portfolio of organic growth prospects in the region.

With our Great Cobar project planned to commence development imminently, we have opportunities for experienced Truck Operators to join our dynamic team and contribute to our positive culture within in the Cobar region.

If you're motivated and excited by longer-term career options, this role may suit you.

Roster: 7/7 roster and a 12 hour day (rotating days & nights).

Location: Family friendly residential arrangements in Cobar.

Responsibilities include:

• Safe, efficient operation of underground haulage trucks.

• Completing daily visual inspections and checks to ensure safe and clean for use.

• Perform work functions in accordance with your training, in the underground environment.

• Actively undertake all required training to refresh and upskill in accordance with your development plan.

About You:

You will have previous experience in a similar role as well as:

• Commitment to working safely, and live our Values to promote a positive, continuous improvement culture.

• Unencumbered manual C class drivers licence.

• Ability to work in an underground environment.

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.

• Security Clearance (UHL) highly desirable.

• Ability to work a 7/7 roster rotation days and nights.

• Successful completion of pre-employment checks including medical, drug & alcohol testing, Australia police checks and qualification checks.

• Right to work in Australia.

Discover our benefits:

• Financial Benefits: Attractive salary package, bonus, share plan, salary sacrifice options, referral bonuses available.

• Culture & Values: Values-driven dynamic team culture, recognition and reward programs, Work180 recognised employer.

• Parental and Family Support: 18 weeks paid parental leave irrespective of gender, return to work incentives.

• Health and Wellbeing: Mental health and counselling support, onsite physio access, local fitness memberships, discounted health insurance options.

• Work-Life Balance: Attractive family-friendly rosters, residential living options.

• Career Development: Formal and information development options, Values based dynamic culture.

The Community:

Cobar is a small town with big opportunities. The region has plenty to offer individuals and families, while proudly showcasing a long mining history. The town has availability in a choice of 2 primary schools and a secondary school.

Employees and their families can enjoy activities and sporting facilities for all ages such as bowls, golf, football, tennis, pool facilities, gyms and great parks for walking or running. There are also local festivals and community events scattered throughout the year. Beautiful parks, playgrounds and picnic facilities are also great weekend options, as are drives to nearby towns in the region.

If you love to eat out and socialise, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs with food that can rival even the big capital cities. With regular flights from the town's airstrip, or via vehicle to Dubbo, Orange, or the major eastern capital cities, Cobar truly provides an accessible and unique experience for those with mining in their blood.

We are a proud Work180 recognised employer. We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome, encourage and value diversity of thought and experience from all backgrounds, as we continuously drive inclusion.