Underground Jumbo Operators – Cobar, NSW

8/6 roster | Accommodation supplied | Immediate mobilisation

Hawkins Resources is seeking four experienced Underground Jumbo Operators for an immediate assignment at an established underground mine in Cobar, NSW.

The positions involve operating Sandvik DD421 and DD311D-40 development jumbos and require operators who can work competently at the development face with minimal supervision.

This is a three-month contract commencing 1 September 2026 . With Possibility of On-going work

What’s on offer

- Highly competitive remuneration

- Superannuation paid on all hours worked

- 8 days on, 6 days off

- 12-hour shifts

- Accommodation supplied during rostered swings

- Daily meal allowance

- Immediate medicals and mobilisation

- Potential for further work following the initial assignment

The role

Responsibilities will include:

- Operating Sandvik DD421 and DD311D-40 development jumbos

- Face drilling to approved development designs and drill patterns

- Drilling and installing ground support

- Scaling and preparing development headings

- Completing accurate pre-starts and inspection reports

- Identifying and reporting equipment defects

- Undertaking minor operational maintenance where competent

- Coordinating with nippers,



supervisors and the development crew

- Maintaining safe and productive development cycles

Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Demonstrated underground hard-rock jumbo operating experience

- Proven experience operating Sandvik DD421 development jumbos

- Experience on Sandvik DD311 or similar single-boom jumbos

- Robust development drilling and ground-support experience

- Ability to interpret development designs, drill patterns and survey mark-ups

- Current Australian driver’s licence

- Relevant RII competencies or verified operating experience

- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening

- Strong safety performance and reliable work history

- Full Australian working rights

Apply now

These positions commence on 1 September 2026, so applicants must be available to complete medical and mobilisation requirements immediately.

Apply with an up-to-date résumé clearly outlining:

- Jumbo models operated;

- Years of development experience;

- Ground-support experience;

- Recent underground mine sites; and

- Relevant competencies and tickets.

Hawkins Resources
Regional people. Mining capability.

📌 Underground Jumbo Operators - Cobar NSW (Yetholme)
🏢 Hawkins Industrial Contracting
📍 Yetholme