Job Description
Entry Level Underground Mining Service Operative
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Brunner & Lay Australia | Cobar & Central West NSW | Full-Time
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Start Your Career Underground
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Brunner & Lay Australia is looking for a motivated and reliable Entry Level Underground Mining Service Operative to join our Mining Services team supporting underground mining operations in the Cobar region.
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This is an opportunity to build a career in the mining industry while working directly in an underground hard-rock mining environment.
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You don't need previous mining experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Full training will be provided.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Working alongside underground mining crews and experienced Brunner & Lay team members, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient supply and servicing of drilling consumables.
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Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Working underground servicing drilling consumables and supporting drill crews.
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Managing drill bits, rods, shanks and other drilling consumables.
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Inspecting and reporting on product usage, condition and performance.
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Refurbishing drill bits as required.
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Managing onsite stock and inventory.
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Completing daily reporting and data entry.
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Communicating with underground drill operators, supervisors and the Brunner & Lay team.
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Maintaining a high standard of safety and housekeeping.
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Supporting the productive delivery and collection of products and equipment when required.
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The role is hands-on and physically active, with the opportunity to develop valuable skills and experience within underground mining.
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What We're Looking For
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to learn and build a career in underground mining.
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You will ideally have:
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A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Mechanical aptitude and an interest in practical, hands-on work.
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Good communication skills.
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A strong commitment to safety.
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Good attention to detail and time management.
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The physical ability to safely perform manual handling duties.
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A willingness to work underground.
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A current manual Australian Driver Licence.
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Basic computer skills, including the ability to complete daily reporting.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Previous mining experience is desirable but not essential.
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Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
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Underground mining
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Mechanical work
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Warehousing
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Drilling
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Bit sharpening or refurbishment
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Forklift operation
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Four-wheel-drive operation
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Roster & Location
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The primary location is the Cobar region, with applications welcomed from across Central West NSW.
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We encourage applications from candidates based in or around:
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Cobar | Dubbo | Orange | Parkes | Forbes | Nyngan | Condobolin | Bathurst | Mudgee
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Flexible roster options are available.
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Monday to Friday arrangements may suit local candidates, while variable roster options are available for suitable DIDO candidates depending on operational requirements and individual circumstances.
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Why Brunner & Lay?
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Entry-level opportunity into underground mining.
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Full training and support provided.
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Work directly in an underground mining environment.
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Permanent full-time employment.
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Flexible roster options.
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Career development and progression opportunities.
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Company vehicle and equipment provided for work duties.
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Work alongside experienced mining professionals.
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Join a global manufacturer supporting the Australian mining industry.
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About Brunner & Lay
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Brunner & Lay is a globally recognised manufacturer of rock-drilling consumables for the mining, construction and demolition industries.
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Our Australian operations have supported the industry since ****, supplying and servicing customers across Australia and the APAC region. Our Cobar operation provides onsite logistics and servicing support for drilling consumables across the region.
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📌 Entry Level Mining Service Operative (New South Wales)
🏢 Brunner and Lay
📍 New South Wales