Production Driller

The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine.

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a strong, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

Join our team as a Production Driller in Cobar!  We’re offering multiple opportunities for motivated individuals to become a vital part of our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for drilling production, service and cable holes to design and standard.

Working on a 2:2 weeks (days & nights) roster, this position is available on a residential basis, DIDO, or FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney.

About You:

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Experience with EPIROC drill rigs
• Minimum three (3) years in an underground mining role
• Conduct pre-start checks, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on drilling equipment
• Read and follow drill plans, markings, and survey instructions
• Maintain safe work areas, manage hazards, and follow underground safety procedures
• Hold current Australian drivers licence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a medical

Benefits:

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/