Underground Operators

1 week ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia PIMS Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

At PIMS Group we support our people to advance their careers, develop new personal and professional skills along with also ensuring we are proactively promoting a great safety culture.

About PIMS Group

PIMS Group is an experienced underground mining contractor specialising in underground coal operations. PIMS Group excel by delivering quality people, equipment and innovative solutions for our business partners. We have a proud history of developing long term relationships with our clients, employees and invite skilled, competent and dedicated underground mining professionals to join our team. 

About the RolesPIMS Group are now seeking motivated and passionate Underground Professionals for the Whynot Bord and Pillar Operation. We have limited roles available within the operation commencing for an immediate start.

Embracing inclusion and diversity representing the communities in which our team live, PIMS Group is focused on high performance, safety, teamwork, indigenous participation and gender balance.

Roles on Offer

  • CM Operators
  • Operators

About You

These opportunities are available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals wanting to work within a new operation in the Hunter Valley. We are eager to engage with people who have a genuine interest in their chosen profession. We are looking for adaptable, positive individuals who are open to exploring or gaining further knowledge in Bord and Pillar Operations. Reporting to relevant Team Leaders, successful applicants will strive for professionalism, be loyal and committed, hold integrity in everything they do along with mutual respect and awareness.

As these roles are residential, employees will be required to live within a safe distance from Maxwell Mine, in alignment with Malabar Resources fatigue management policies. Please note that accommodation and travel are not provided for these positions.

The ideal candidate we are seeking will:

  • Demonstrate experience in their chosen profession through training transcripts;
  • Ability to comply with the Safety Health Management System, Coal Mining Legislation, Engineering Standards at the Maxwell Bord and Pillar Underground Operation;
  • Posses a strong work ethic with a great attendance record;
  • Comply with site procedures, instructions, and equipment specifications and limitations to ensure effective and safe use of equipment;
  • Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to attaining results.

Benefits of Working at PIMS Group

Working at PIMS Group comes with a range of benefits, including a competitive salary package and incentives that recognise your experience along with salary sacrificing options that provide flexibility and financial advantages to help you achieve your financial goals.

PIMS Group is committed to building a partnership with our people through establishing and maintaining a high-performance culture based on our values, people management and personal development framework.

For further information on the above roles, please contact our recruitment officer on or email

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