Grader Operator

About Perilya Limited

Perilya is a leading Australian base metals mining and exploration company, operating one of the country’s oldest and most significant zinc, lead, and silver mines in Broken Hill, NSW. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Perilya offers a rewarding environment for driven professionals looking to make an impact.

Role Details
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Underground Grader Operator to support the safe and efficient maintenance of underground roadways.

You will play a key role in maintaining safe access and haulage routes across the underground operation.

This is a residential only position, based in Broken Hill.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate underground grader to maintain haul roads, decline, and access areas.
• Ensure roads are safe, well-drained, and compliant with site standards.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, report defects, and complete basic equipment maintenance.
• Work closely with mining crews, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and legislative requirements.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience operating graders
• Current manual driver’s licence
• Grader ticket or VOC
• Strong understanding of underground traffic management and ventilation requirements
• Ability to work safely and autonomously under minimal supervision
• Good communication and hazard identification skills

Why Join Perilya

We offer the benefits that you would expect from a leader in our field, including:

• Family friendly, 7/7 even time roster
• Enterprise Agreement
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Salary packaging options (i.e. Novated vehicle lease)

How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit a brief covering letter and CV by following the APPLY NOW prompts.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.