Nipper - Underground Mining Trainee

About the role

PYBAR, a Thiess company providing underground hard rock mining services, is looking for motivated Nippers based in the Townsville or Mt Isa region to join its growing team at the Eloise and Jericho project. The role suits people who want to learn from experienced professionals in underground mining, working both independently and within a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

• Support underground operations at the Eloise and Jericho project
• Learn practical skills and knowledge to build a mining career
• Work on a 15 days on / 13 days off roster (14 nights on / 14 days off)

Required profile

• Valid C Class manual driver's licence (essential)
• Previous underground experience (beneficial)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to meet site access requirements, including medical, DAS, NPC and a valid manual driver's licence
• Location around the Townsville, Mt Isa or Cloncurry region

Required skills

• Working at heights certificate (beneficial)
• Queensland explosive security clearance (beneficial)

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of approved courses and study
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Perks such as Medibank health insurance discount, prescription safety glasses reimbursement, Toyota fleet discounts, travel insurance and car hire discounts, JB HiFi and Qantas/Virgin lounge discounts

Applications are made online; successful candidates go through a pre-employment process including reference checks, a national police clearance check and a pre-employment medical.