Operator Senior Mine

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• 14% superannuation contributions from the 1st of September
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a day shift even time sportsman’s roster, at our Boddington Bauxite Mine, which is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

This position is a drive in drive out role with no camp facilities, however buses do run from Mandurah and Armadale.

As an Operator Senior Mine, you will be responsible for executing operation activities as directed by the Mine Services Supervisor and in accordance with BBM standards and operating procedures.  

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Execute development mining activities including operational tasks related to clearing, overburden stripping, ore bench preparation and rehabilitation
• Work with physical assets, plant, and equipment as defined by the operations standards and operating procedures
• Maintain effective communication of equipment status, adhere to defined standard procedures, and apply safe work practices
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Prior experience in a similar operational role within the Mining Industry
• Demonstrated contribution to a work team and leadership behaviours  
• Understands and drives productivity without compromising safety
• Experience with any of the following equipment or similar: Dozer (Cat D11 and/or Komatsu 475), Loader (Cat 992 and/or 993), Surface Miner (Vermeer T1255 and/or T1655

Qualifications for this position are:

• Current C Class Drivers Licence

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on the 3rd of August 2025.