Entry Level Underground Miner - Truck Driver and Nipper

About the role

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is recruiting Entry Level Underground Miners to join its underground mining team. The role starts as an underground truck driver and nipper, giving a solid foundation with chances to progress into other underground mining positions.

Key responsibilities

• Work offside the Jumbo operator, assisting with the installation of bolts and mesh for ground support
• Operate underground dump trucks to haul ore and waste
• Complete pre-start checks on equipment and vehicles
• Learn critical underground mining skills as part of an experienced crew

Required profile

• Experience in physically demanding roles such as trades assistants, labourers, farming or driller's offsider positions
• Motivated to start a long-term career in underground mining
• Willingness to commit to remote, rostered work on a 2:1 roster
• No underground mining experience needed; training is provided for the right attitude

Required skills

• Full Australian working rights
• Current manual Australian driver's licence
• National police clearance issued within the last three months

What we offer

• Competitive pay with recent increases to hourly rates, and superannuation on all hours worked
• Career progression into advanced underground roles, trade upgrades or dual trades
• Nationally recognised training and ongoing upskilling