About Kantra

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) is a growing ASX-listed Australian copper producer with its heart in South Australia. Kantra has operated since 2005 and completed open-pit mining at Kanmantoo in 2020. In 2023 we commenced development of our underground mine and in 2024 completed our transition to underground copper production.

Our operation is well capitalised with a 3–3.6Mtpa processing plant, with permitted surface infrastructure in place. Kantra is also testing the next suite of high-potential targets. In addition to the Kanmantoo operation, we have a large land holding of granted Exploration Licences in South-eastern South Australia, which are highly prospective for the discovery of economic copper deposits within a variety of geological settings (“Southeastern Copper Project”).

Kantra supplies critical minerals for a sustainable future, backed by long-standing environmental stewardship and strong stakeholder relationships. With a well-understood ore body and proven metallurgy, we deliver stable performance, deep regional know-how, and active participation in South Australia’s mining community.

What’s in it for you?

- Enjoy the benefit of being home every night
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Employee share plan offers may be made
- Novated leasing available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave Scheme
- Long-term career opportunity at Kanmantoo as underground operations continue to grow
- We are a residential site (no FIFO workers onsite)
- Make a significant operational impact

About the Role

As an Underground Grader Operator, you will be responsible for operating grading equipment to maintain safe and efficient haul roads, travel ways, and work areas within the mine. The role plays a critical part in supporting underground production activities by ensuring road conditions meet operational and safety standards. You will work closely with mining crews and other mobile equipment operators in a dynamic underground environment.

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, you will operate grader equipment on an allocated shift that is rotational roster of 7:7 day/night at 12 hours a day

Based in the Adelaide Hills, Kanmantoo is approximately 55 minutes from Adelaide CBD, 25 minutes from Mount Barker and 30 minutes from Murray Bridge.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate the underground grader safely and efficiently to maintain haul roads, declines, ramps, and access ways.
- Grade, shape, and rehabilitate underground road surfaces to ensure protected travel conditions and optimal equipment performance.
- Maintain road drainage, camber,



and running surfaces to minimise water-related impacts and road deterioration.
- Conduct pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and report defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
- Identify and respond to changing ground, road, and operating conditions, ensuring hazards are controlled effectively.
- Work collaboratively with underground production and maintenance teams to support operational targets.
- Comply with all site safety, environmental, and operational procedures while promoting a robust safety culture.

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced Underground Grader Operator with a strong understanding of underground road maintenance and mining operations. You will have proven experience operating a grader in an underground production environment and be committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality road conditions, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing workplace hazards.

To be eligible for this role, you will need

- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated experience operating a grader in an underground mining environment.
- Demonstrated competency operating graders in mining or heavy earthmoving environments.
- Sound knowledge of underground haul road maintenance, road construction, grading, drainage management, and road shaping activities.
- Strong understanding of underground mining safety standards, mobile equipment safety, traffic management, and equipment inspection requirements.
- Ability to conduct pre-start inspections, identify defects, report maintenance requirements, and communicate effectively within a production team.

Highly regarded:

- Nationally recognised grader operating competency or relevant RII qualification.
- Underground hard rock mining experience, with exposure to underground production or development environments.
- Experience operating Komatsu graders in a mining environment.
- Additional mobile plant operating competencies, such as loaders, ITs, telehandlers, or service vehicles.

Why Kantra?

Kantra offers the opportunity to be part of a growing South Australian copper producer, where you can make a real contribution to our operations. As a smaller mining company, we offer a close-knit team environment,



opportunities to develop your skills and the benefit of working close to home.

Kantra is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value people for their skills, experience and contribution, and for the way they work with others. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds. Bullying, harassment and discrimination are not accepted at Kantra. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or employment, please let us know.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and participate in ongoing medical surveillance and routine drug and alcohol testing in line with our Fitness for Work requirements.

Our Values

- Safety - We are committed to a safe and responsible work environment where every person goes home safely. We proactively manage risks, follow best practices, and look out for one another to prevent incidents before they happen.

- Integrity - We do what is right, even when no one is watching. Our operations are built on trust, accountability, and ethical decision-making to ensure long term success for our people, community and stakeholders.

- Delivery - We focus on efficiency, reliability, and innovation to produce copper at the lowest sustainable cost. We take pride in delivering on our commitments and continuously improving our processes.

Apply now

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now. All applications are taken through this link. For more information, contact our HR team at **********@kantra.com.

Our recruitment process

1. Application Review – We review your application against the role requirements.
2. Phone Screening – A brief conversation to discuss your suitability and availability.
3. Site Visit & Interview – Visit Kanmantoo, meet the team and learn more about the role.
4. Pre-employment Checks – Due diligence checks, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, reference checks, competency and licence verification, work rights and other relevant checks as required.
5. Offer of Employment – Successful candidates receive a formal employment offer and contract.
6. Commencement – Complete site induction and onboarding before joining your allocated crew and commencing your roster.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with recruitment progressing as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note: This is a residential role. Applicants must be able to commute to Kanmantoo for each rostered shift. FIFO is not available.

📌 Grader Operator (Kanmantoo)
🏢 Kantra Copper
📍 Kanmantoo