Blast Crew

Why Join Us?

• Casual Roles Available – Great for those wanting flexibility, with options to move into permanent roles down the track.
• Flexible Travel Options – DIDO/BIBO or FIFO available depending on site and location
• Roster Flexibility– Enjoy the security of an even-time 7:7 roster or take advantage of casual opportunities that fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Strong hourly rates
• Development & Upskilling – Opportunities for training and career growth if you're looking for something more permanent.
• Supportive Culture – Be part of a team that values safety, performance, and mateship

The Role:

We are looking for experienced and eager Blast Crew to join our growing Platinum family, with roles available from our Clermont Hub and flexibility to work across multiple Bowen Basin sites.

These positions are available as casual roles to suit your lifestyle and commitments, with the option of transitioning into permanent full-time work on a 7:7 roster if that's what you're after. Travel arrangements are flexible and will be discussed based on your location.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tie-in of blast patterns to achieve daily loading and blasting objectives safely and efficiently
• Ensure the safe, use, storage, security, transport and handling of explosives in accordance with all statutory and company procedural requirements
• Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader, etc)
• Work together with the entire blast team to meet daily operational targets

You will have:

• Previous Blast Crew or Bench Hand equivalent experience in Coal or Quarries
• Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain one)
• QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card (OR ability to obtain one)
• Experience in an open-cut mining environment
• RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring Operations (desirable)
• Strong team attitude, communication skills, and a commitment to safety.
• Fit, healthy, and ready to do the hard yards
• The ability to pass a pre-employment checks inclusive of medicals and national background checks

While we ideally hope you can check most of the boxes below, we understand that not everyone meets every requirement, so we encourage everyone to apply.

Who is Platinum Blasting Services:

We've grown to become one of the leading blasting providers in the Australian mining industry, and we're not stopping there. Our journey of growth continues because of our unwavering focus on making mining easier for our clients.

Our vision isn't to be the largest; it's to be the most recommended provider. Whether those recommendations come from our clients, colleagues, suppliers, or investors, each one serves as validation that we're doing things right.

We don't stop pushing for better service; it's a never-ending journey to continuously elevate and rewrite what excellence means.

Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Platinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees.

We celebrate our unique qualities and treat everyone with warmth and respect. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

If you're passionate about making a difference and working in a culture that embraces differences, we invite you to apply and join us in making mining better.

Please note:All candidates must hold the right to be able to live and work permanently in Australia.