Bogger Operator

Aurelia Metals Limited is an Australia owned and operated gold and base metals mining and exploration company. As an ASX listed Company located in New South Wales, we attract mining professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to drive their careers forward.  

We operate two underground mines and a processing facility in New South Wales and have an enviable portfolio of organic growth prospects in the region.

With the recent approval of our Great Cobar Project to commence development imminently, we have opportunities for experienced Underground Miner – Bogger Operators to join our dynamic team and contribute to our positive culture within in the Cobar region.

About the role

In this role, you will safely and efficiently operate boggers, ensuring optimal production and development outcomes. You will be responsible for bogging operations, truck loading, and backfilling, while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards. 

If youre motivated and excited by longer-term career options, this role may suit you.

This is an excellent opportunity with long-term career options, for a candidate seeking their next challenge in a rewarding and well-supported underground mining environment.

We offer relocation support for those wanting to live locally in Cobar. If you reside within 800km of Peak Mine, you can DIDO with a travel allowance. FIFO is also an option from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Airports.

Roster: 7/7 OR 14/14 (Day & Night Shift)

Location: Cobar region, NSW

Key responsibilities

Operate boggers efficiently and safely, maximising utilisation and minimising downtime.

• Comply with bogging and shift plans to reduce rework and wastage.
• Perform production and development bogging, truck loading, and backfilling of stopes and passes.
• Conduct daily pre-start and shutdown checks on equipment.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all reporting requirements.
• Complete all reporting, inspections, pre-start checks, and housekeeping tasks while meeting training and safety requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Commitment to working safely, and living our Values to promote a positive, continuous improvement culture.
• At least 4 years relevant underground mining experience
• Minimum of 12 months as a Bogger Operator
• Experience in other mining roles (Truck Driving, Service Crew)
• Current unencumbered C Class Drivers Licence
• Remote Bogger Operation experience
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks including medical, drug & alcohol testing, Australia police checks and qualification checks.
• Right to work in Australia.

Desirable

• Security Clearance (UHL)
• NSW Work Safely at Heights Certificate

Discover our benefits

• Financial Benefits: Attractive salary package, bonus, share plan, salary sacrifice options, referral bonuses available.
• Parental and Family Support: 18 weeks for primary carers irrespective of gender, two weeks for secondary carers, return to work incentives.
• Health and Wellbeing: Mental health and counselling support, onsite physio access, local fitness memberships.
• Work-Life Balance: Family friendly rosters – Resi, DIDO, FIFO options with added benefits.
• Career Development: Formal and information development options, Values based dynamic culture.
• Culture & Values: Values-driven dynamic team culture, recognition and reward programs, Work180 recognised employer.

The Community:

Cobar is a small town with big opportunities. The region has plenty to offer individuals and families, while proudly showcasing a long mining history. The town has availability in a choice of two primary schools and a secondary school.

Employees and their families can enjoy activities and sporting facilities for all ages such as bowls, golf, football, tennis, pool facilities, gyms and great parks for walking or running. There are also local festivals and community events scattered throughout the year. Beautiful parks, playgrounds and picnic facilities are also great weekend options, as are drives to nearby towns in the region.

If you love to eat out and socialise, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs with food that can rival even the big capital cities. With regular flights from the towns airstrip, or via vehicle to Dubbo, Orange, or the major eastern capital cities, Cobar truly provides an accessible and unique experience for those with mining in their blood.

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We are a proud Work180 recognised employer. We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome, encourage and value diversity of thought and experience from all backgrounds.