Perilya is a leading Australian base metals mining and exploration company, operating one of the country’s oldest and most significant zinc, lead, and silver mines in Broken Hill, NSW. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Perilya offers a rewarding environment for driven professionals looking to make an impact.
About the Role
Perilya is seeking experienced and safety-focused Cable Bolter Operators to join our underground mining team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing underground operation where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.
As a Cable Bolter Operator, you will play a critical role in maintaining underground ground support standards and ensuring safe production outcomes across the mine.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the protected and efficient operation of cable bolting equipment while contributing to the achievement of daily production and development targets.
- Safely operate underground cable bolting equipment.
- Install and maintain cable bolts and associated ground support systems.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment checks.
- Identify and report ground conditions, hazards, and maintenance issues.
- Work collaboratively with Development and Production crews.
- Follow site safety systems, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Assist with other underground mining activities as required.
- Maintain accurate production and safety records.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Previous experience operating a Cable Bolter in an underground hard-rock mining environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work rotating rosters and underground conditions.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
Desirable Qualifications
- Truck Licence.
- Underground Service Crew or Development experience.
- Vocational competencies relevant to underground mining.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Working at Heights and Confined Space training.
At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.
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