Special Serviceperson UO4
Mount Isa City, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced underground miners
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role and Location
Join the P49 team at George Fisher Mine in Mount Isa, Queensland, supporting underground mining operations by providing mine services, preparing development faces, and operating equipment. Mount Isa serves as a key regional hub known for attracting top mining professionals and offers a comfortable residential work setup with a high standard of professionalism and strong safety values. Employees enjoy competitive pay and ample professional growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality preparation and inspection of development faces to ensure safe and efficient drilling activities
- Repair, replace, and extend underground mine services, such as 4” and 2” poly piping, ventilation, and dewatering systems
- Safely install and maintain underground services following site standards and procedures
- Operate and uphold maintenance of underground machinery safely according to established guidelines
- Perform truck driving and mine cleanup tasks as needed
- Provide backup support for development charging operations when required
- Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to complete tasks safely and efficiently
- Maintain accurate records and documentation complying with legal and site requirements
- Positively contribute to team dynamics and support achievement of operational KPIs, targets, and budgets
- Consistently practice safety compliance, proactively identify hazards, and resolve operational issues
Requirements and Eligibility
- Valid manual driver’s licence
- Current Volvo and/or CAT IT ticket or equivalent site-specific certification
- Proven experience in underground mining and mine services
- Strong dedication to safety with the ability to operate independently and within teams
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities under pressure
- Possession or ability to obtain a Police Clearance and/or Queensland Explosives Security Clearance (QESC) is highly preferred
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical examinations including drug and alcohol tests
Additional Information
This position involves residential shift work on a continuous 7-day on/7-day off day and night roster, enabling daily return home and work-life balance. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant licenses, tickets, and qualifications. Application deadline is 8am Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Industry
Mining