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Mining Plant Operator

Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 12 months operating a CAT equipment fleet in hard rock production mining.
  • Current RII tickets relevant to the equipment operated are essential.
  • Must have full Australian working rights; also pass medical (incl. drug & alcohol) and provide police clearance within 1

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • <5years

Description

Plant Operators – Dozer | Grader | Loader | Dump Truck | Water Cart

About Us

As one of Western Australia’s rapidly growing mining service companies, Terra Mining continues to expand across multiple operations throughout the state, and 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet.

With the mobilisation of a new project in WA’s Mid-West region, we are now seeking experienced Mining Plant Operators to join our growing operations team and play a key role in delivering this major long-term project.

This is an immediate start opportunity for operators looking to secure long-term work with a growing WA mining contractor.

If you are looking for stability, a strong team culture and the opportunity to grow with a company on the rise, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time positions

• Immediate start available

• Long-term project security (5+ years)

• 2&1 FIFO roster from Perth, including dayshift and nightshift rotations

• Competitive hourly rates

• 12% superannuation paid on all hours worked

• Paid travel during rostered hours for roster start

• Modern camp accommodation and facilities

• Supportive leadership and team culture

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Access to a range of employee discounts and benefits

About the Position

We are seeking experienced operators with surface mining and hard rock mining production experience,

As part of our production team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and productive mining operations, while contributing to project operational requirements, targets and site culture

This is an opportunity to join a growing company where your experience, attitude, and commitment to safety will be genuinely valued.

Further project and position details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.

What We Are Seeking

We are looking for Operators who take pride in their work, value teamwork and put safety first every day, every time, in everything you do.

Successful applicants will have a minimum of 12 months of experience in a hard rock production mining environment, operating a CAT equipment fleet.

As part of your application, please nominate your interested role from the following:

• Dozers (D10)

• Graders (16M)

• Loaders (992)

• 777/785 Dump Trucks

• Moxy Watercarts

– Immediate availability will be highly regarded.

– Current RII tickets relevant to the equipment operated are essential

– Current Australian Driver’s Licence

– Current Construction White Card

– Strong safety focus and positive team attitude

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and be able to:

– pass a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug & alcohol screen)

– provide a current National Police Clearance (within last 12 months).

Trainee positions are not being offered at this time.

Applicants are being shortlisted immediately, so don’t let this be a missed opportunity to be part of Terra Mining’s success story.

Terra Mining is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Terra Mining will not accept resumes from recruitment agencies.

Company Overview

Terra Mining is modernising mining services and is backed by foreign investment to aggressively expand to new sites and states. Our investment in systems, teams and equipment is reflective of our push to be an employer of choice.