Loader Operator

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Cairns or Townsville or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6 (days) - 7/7 (nights) and a 12-hour day.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

As a Loader / Bogger Operator, reporting to the Production Supervisor - your primary responsibility will be to safely operate a fleet of Underground Loaders for sub-level cave production loading activities via ore passes, crushers and / or trucks. You will also assist with general maintenance tasks related to your equipment as well as performing acting duties of other roles (service crew, bomber / relief, underground dump truck etc) when required.

About you

As a successful candidate you will have:

• Experience operating large underground load haul dump units (LHDU) in a large scale mining operation - preferably Sandvik LH517/621 or equivalent i-series model
• Previous experience operating the Sandvik Automine System will be highly favourable, but not essential
• A current manual driver's licence
• A strong commitment to consistent and safe production, utilising quality and best practice concepts;
• The ability to encourage a safe and efficient working environment;
• Previous experience in underground dump truck driving would be favourable, but not essential;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and within a team; and
• The ability to support and mentor other team members.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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