This is a great opportunity to forward your career on a brand-new project at a historic mine site near Armidale, NSW.
Casual contract with great earning potential. An initial 3-month contract with likely extension
Hotel / motel style camp accommodation provided - for those DIDO
Meal allowance and DIDO allowance for those travelling
Wide range of training and development opportunities available (from day 1)
Join a site with a rich history of success and a bright future ahead
Attractive earning potential working a 7:7 roster whilst maintaining a good work life balance.
The Company:
This well-established mining operation is entering an exciting new phase of development and offers the opportunity to be part of a growing team within a modern underground environment:
An expanding underground project with a strong future pipeline of work
A supportive workplace focused on training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities
A safety-first culture with modern systems, experienced leadership, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
Residential-friendly lifestyle roster near a major regional centre with access to excellent local amenities
Opportunity to join a project in its growth phase and play a key role in its ongoing success
The Mine site:
Located in the New England region of NSW, this historic underground mining operation is entering an exciting new chapter of development, offering the opportunity to join a long-life project from the early stages of its growth. The operation offers:
7:7 lifestyle roster rotating days and nights with 12-hour shifts
Opportunity to join a historic site as it transitions into a new phase of underground mining
Comfortable hotel-style accommodation located just 20 minutes from site
Modern underground setting with a strong focus on safety, training, and career development
Located near a thriving regional centre offering excellent lifestyle, housing, and community amenities
The Role:




You will join an experienced underground production team responsible for safely charging production stopes within a modern hard rock mining operation. As a Charge Up Operator, you will operate Normet charge rigs while working closely with production and engineering crews to prepare stopes for safe and efficient blasting. Your duties will include:
Operating Normet Charge rigs to safely charge production stopes using JOHNEX explosives
Charging longhole production rings in accordance with blast designs and site procedures
Conducting pre-start inspections and reporting equipment defects or maintenance requirements
Handling and using explosives in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements
Working to production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality
Collaborating with engineers, supervisors and underground crews to ensure efficient blasting activities
Maintaining accurate blast records and completing required shift documentation
Your Skills and Experience:
You will come from a background working as a Charge Up Operator within the underground hard rock mining industry. You will also have the following skills and experience:
Current NSW Blast User's Explosives Licence (BUEL) - essential
Unrestricted driver's licence (ability to drive manual vehicles)
Experience working with JOHNEX or similar emulsion explosive systems (desirable, not essential)
Highly reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
Ability to obtain a current National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical
Contract and Salary:
Marble is partnered with this underground mining principle to supply casual contractors to the site for an immediate start. The opportunity exists to join the company on an initial 3-month contract through Marble with likely extension to 6 months. After this initial 6-month period, there is the potential to hand over to the principles books directly as a permanent employee although It's not guaranteed)
Casual rates between $65ph - $75ph + super
Weekly pay cycles whilst working through Marble
Weekly tax-free meal allowance and DIDO allowance for those travelling
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📌 Charge Up Operator (Armidale)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Armidale