Job Description
Job Description
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We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Underground Loader Operator. As an integral part of the team, you will operate loaders to transport ore and materials underground, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential or DIDO basis.
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Responsibilities
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Operate underground loaders
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Management of the underground trucking fleet to ensure that they are fully utilised
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Ensuring truck loads are maximised
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Roadwork maintenance and housekeeping
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Load and haul ore and waste safely and efficiently
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Strict compliance with tele-remote procedures
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Ensuring tram and loading packages are maintained
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Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
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Maintain compliance with site safety procedures and production targets
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Work collaboratively with underground crews and supervisors
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Identify hazards and contribute to a strong safety culture
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Qualifications
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About You:
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Previous underground mining experience driving a loader (essential).
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Tele-remote experience.
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Current driver's licence and the ability to safely drive through tight tunnels.
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Efficient bucket control and loading skills.
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Driving to ground conditions and observing, reporting hazards.
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Good communication skills and team orientated.
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A strong commitment to safety and adherence to mining protocols.
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Organisational skills with the ability to set and meet daily targets.
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Benefits
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Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
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Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
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Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
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All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
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About The Team
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Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the **** calendar year.
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These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane. CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long-standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team setting, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW

📌 Loader Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 New South Wales