Underground Operators & Miner Drivers

Build a Future with Fitzroy

Fitzroy Australia Resources is a rising leader in Queensland’s metallurgical coal mining industry. With a strong portfolio of current operations and a growing pipeline of development projects, we have already achieved significant success. From revitalising Carborough Downs underground mine to reinvigorating the Broadlea open cut, our next major milestone is the Ironbark No.1 project – Australias newest longwall mine, featuring both longwall and bord and pillar operations.

Our team is engaged, connected, and united by a shared pride in our accomplishments. We trust one another and believe in our collective potential. With a focus on innovation and decisive leadership, we offer a rewarding and challenging work environment, underpinned by our people-centric approach to coal mining.

About the role

We currently have multiple exciting and rewarding opportunities at Carborough Downs in Bord & Pillar for experienced Operators and Miner Drivers.

You will be reporting to the ERZ Controller and be responsible to work towards production targets safely and support efficiencies in all associated functions whilst undertaking relevant tasks. You will be involved in the preparation, planning and timely executive of daily work as issued from the approved weekly schedules. 

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working safely and efficiently in all associated functions, to support the achievement of production targets and undertake any other tasks for the operations.
• Preparation, planning and timely execution of daily work as issued from the approved weekly schedules.
• Contributing to the development of a safe, positive, and collaborative organisational culture.
• Provide a daily shift report, indicating the results of routine examinations carried out on the shift, any defects found and/or repaired, hours worked on each job, and an assessment of the relevant piece of equipment where required.
• Demonstrated experienced as Underground Mineworker focusing on Bord & Pillar Operations.
• Previous experience on Joy Miners, 12cm12 and 12cm30s.

What were looking for:

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

• Significant previous experience working in an underground coal mine. Only people with this experience will be considered.
• Standard 11 Surface and Underground.
• Relevant Qualifications and Tickets.
• Demonstrated history of working safely.
• Commitment to the achievement of business goals and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

What’s in it for you:

These roles are Moranbah based, providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• Accommodation assistance if you choose to live in Moranbah, or DIDO/FIFO options with camp accommodation provided during shifts.
• Relocation assistance to the beautiful Mackay Region.
• 7/7 Day/Night roster for a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent.
• Generous staff performance bonuses.
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection.
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights.
• Onsite physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, and other wellness services.
• Personal development opportunities, including reimbursement for approved study programs.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle through gym and sporting club membership subsidies.

Our Operating Philosophy

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right fit and that we select people who share our values: taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness. 

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion to achieve your full potential then Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now!

Applicants must already be based in Australia. Only candidates with the required underground coal experience will be contacted.  Note: you need to have at least 12 months experience to be suitable for these roles