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Underground Roles | Entry-Level Opportunities | 7/7 Roster | Parkes
Underground Roles| 7/7 Roster | Days & Nights
Looking to kick-start your career in underground mining?
We are currently seeking motivated and reliable candidates to join our client's underground production team near Parkes, NSW.
This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to get their foot in the door of the mining industry, with entry-level candidates encouraged to apply. You'll be working alongside experienced underground personnel, supporting daily production activities in a safety-focused environment.
With a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster and 12-hour shifts, this is an opportunity to build your skills and establish a career in underground mining.
What's on Offer
Roster: 7 days on, 7 days off.
Shifts: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
Opportunity: Entry-level roles available for candidates looking to enter underground mining.
Experience: On-the-job learning alongside experienced underground production crews.
Career Development: An opportunity to develop your skills and progress within underground mining.
About the Role
Working as part of an underground production crew and Underground Nippers you will assist with day-to-day mining activities, ensuring equipment, materials and work areas are organised and ready to support safe and efficient production.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting underground production crews with daily mining activities.
Transporting tools, equipment and materials to support underground operations.
Assisting with the preparation and organisation of underground work areas.
Supporting production personnel to keep operations running efficiently.
Maintaining clean and safe work areas.
Following site safety procedures and reporting hazards.
Working collaboratively with the crew to achieve production goals.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
A genuine interest in starting a career in underground mining.
A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
A strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
The ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
Good communication skills and reliability.
The physical fitness required to work in an underground mining environment.
Previous underground mining experience is not essential for suitable entry-level applicants. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, reliability and motivation to learn.
Requirements
Current C-Class Driver's Licence.
Must be able to drive a manual vehicle.
Reliable transport to and from site.
Must reside within approximately one hour of Parkes, NSW, to comply with the site's 14-hour door-to-door travel policy.
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (PEM).
Willingness to complete drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to complete required site inductions and training.
Full Australian working rights.
What's On Offer
Entry-level opportunity to break into underground mining.
7/7 roster with rotating days and nights.
12-hour shifts.
The chance to learn from experienced underground production personnel.
A supportive, safety-focused working environment.
Opportunity to develop valuable underground mining skills.
Ready to take the first step into underground mining? Apply today!
We want to hear from reliable, hardworking candidates who are keen to learn, work safely and build a future in underground production.
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