Underground Dump Truck Operator

About the role

As an Underground Dump Truck Operator at Ernest Henry, you will play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground production.

Working within the production team, you will be responsible for operating underground dump trucks to transport ore and waste, ensuring haulage targets are achieved while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

This is a hands-on, site-based role that requires a safety-first mindset, teamwork and the ability to perform consistently in a dynamic underground environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading with safety, applying health, safety and legislative standards in all tasks and decisions
• Safely operating underground dump trucks to transport ore and waste
• Supporting production targets through efficient haulage operations
• Maintaining effective communication with supervisors and team members
• assisting with other underground tasks as required
• Identifying and reporting hazards or operational issues
• Contributing to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement

About you

You are a reliable and safety-focused operator who takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality work in an underground environment.

You are comfortable working within a team, follow direction well and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and site standards.

You will have

• Current manual driver’s licence
• Previous underground or operating experience (desirable)
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work a rotating roster (days and nights)
• Willingness to learn and take on additional tasks as required

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits

• relocation assistance
• salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• quarterly bonuses
• employee share scheme
• referral bonuses
• recognition programs
• study assistance
• discounted health insurance
• allowances for DIDO and local employees

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive FIFO roster from Cairns or Townsville, a drive‑in/drive‑out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top‑class camp, or live local in the close‑knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6/7/7 and a 12‑hour shift.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.