Underground Mining Operators

Join the Ballarat Gold Mine – A Career and Lifestyle Opportunity Located just 100km west of Melbourne, the Ballarat Gold Mine is nestled within the thriving regional city of Ballarat, an area currently experiencing unprecedented growth and development. This presents a unique opportunity for professionals seeking both career advancement and a balanced lifestyle. At Ballarat Gold Mine, we offer more than just a job — we provide the chance to become part of a vibrant local community, with access to quality schools, healthcare, and amenities. Say goodbye to FIFO or remote work, and hello to stability, family life, and a true work-life balance in a major regional centre. Whether you're looking to grow your career or settle down in a supportive and dynamic environment, Ballarat Gold Mine is your opportunity to thrive — professionally and personally in a residential role. Role A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Bogger Operator to join the Underground Mining team. Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, the Bogger operator is responsible for: Bogging of development headings production stopes Loading stockpiles to trucks Keep trucks operating at full efficiency Bog out and clean faces Inspect for misfires, promptly notify the Shift Supervisor, and perform hosing down and scaling as required Remote Bogging from open stopes using Tele-Remotes Tram material from stockpiles Keep all roads in working area tidy and free from pooling water and other potential hazards Manual and Tele-Remote bogging of production stopes to stockpiles About You To be successful in the role, you will possess: 3 years+ underground mining experience Experience with underground hard rock mining techniques, including watering, scaling, bogging of development headings and production stopes Initiative and a flexible approach to work A willingness to build a safe and productive work culture with a high focus on quality and the ability to work autonomously Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to operate Sandvik/Cat loaders Experience in production charging Current Vic Shot firing / Black ticket (advantageous) Valid C Class Driver’s License Full Australian work rights Mandatory 3+ years previous experience in Underground mining as a Bogger operator Very high standard of safety focus, and observance and compliance with all safety policies and procedures Have or can successfully obtain a Senior First Aid certificate Excellent attention to detail Excellent team building and organisational skills Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills Experience in working in a narrow‑vein mining method experience Residential mine, located centrally in booming Ballarat – live close to home, no more FIFO Excellent remuneration and benefits Excellent roster (7:7, Wednesdays to Tuesdays), 12‑hr shifts Uniforms supplied and fully laundered on site Flexible and supportive team Ongoing training and professional development EAP Equal Opportunity We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. How to Apply If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and interviews scheduled thereafter. Please note that as part of the process, you will be subject to a pre‑employment medical, and police check, in order to be considered successful for this role. Only applicants with valid working rights will be considered. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, only successful candidates will be contacted. Enquiries from agencies are respectively declined. #J-18808-Ljbffr