About Hillgrove
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) is a growing ASX-listed Australian copper producer with its heart in South Australia. Hillgrove has operated since 2005 and completed open-pit mining at Kanmantoo in 2020. In 2023 we commenced development of our underground mine and in 2024 completed our transition to underground copper production.
Our operation is well capitalised with a 3–3.6Mtpa processing plant, with permitted surface infrastructure in place. Hillgrove is also testing the next suite of high-potential targets. In addition to the Kanmantoo operation, we have a large land holding of granted Exploration Licences in South-eastern South Australia, which are highly prospective for the discovery of economic copper deposits within a variety of geological settings (“Southeastern Copper Project”).
Hillgrove supplies critical minerals for a sustainable future, backed by long-standing environmental stewardship and strong stakeholder relationships. With a well-understood ore body and proven metallurgy, we deliver stable performance, deep regional know-how, and active participation in South Australia’s mining community.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Underground Loader Operator to join our underground mining team at Kanmantoo.
In this role, you will safely and efficiently operate underground loaders to support development activities, material movement and production requirements. You will be responsible for bogging development headings, maintaining clean and safe work areas, completing pre-start inspections, reporting equipment faults and accurately recording shift information.
You will also support the crew with general underground tasks, roadway maintenance and other operational activities as required.
The usual roster for this position is a Wednesday to Tuesday 7:7 roster, rotating between 7 day shifts, 7 days off, 7 night shifts and 7 days off. Shifts are 12 hours.
Based in the Adelaide Hills, Kanmantoo offers a residential mining lifestyle with the convenience of being approximately 55 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, 25 minutes from Mount Barker and 30 minutes from Murray Bridge. This is a residential role, allowing you to be home each night.
About you:
You are an experienced underground operator who understands the importance of safe, consistent and productive work in a development mining environment.
You take pride in operating equipment properly, looking after your work area and supporting the crew around you. You are reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working in a physically demanding underground environment where priorities can change quickly.
You communicate well, follow procedures, report issues early and understand that safe production depends on teamwork, attention to detail and discipline on shift.
To be eligible for this role, you will need:
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
- Proven experience operating underground loaders
- Strong understanding of underground mining practices, procedures and safety requirements
- Ability to work a rotating day and night shift roster
- Commitment to safe work practices, fitness for work and positive team behaviour
- Experience bogging development headings
- Experience operating underground loaders in a hard rock mining environment
- Ability to identify hazards, equipment issues and operational constraints early
- Strong communication skills and willingness to support the broader crew
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a residential underground mining operation
- Familiarity with underground development cycles
- Current or recent underground mining competencies
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and productively with minimal supervision
Why Hillgrove?
- Enjoy the benefit of being home every night
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
- Supportive team culture in a growing South Australian mining business
- Long-term career opportunity at Kanmantoo as underground operations continue to grow
Hillgrove Resources is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value people for their skills, experience and contribution, and for the way they work with others. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds. Bullying, harassment and discrimination are not accepted at Hillgrove. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or employment, please let us know.
To be successful in this role, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and participate in ongoing medical surveillance and routine drug and alcohol testing in line with our Fitness for Work requirements.
Our Values
- Safety - We are committed to a safe and responsible work environment where every person goes home safely. We proactively manage risks, follow best practices, and look out for one another to prevent incidents before they happen.
- Integrity - We do what is right, even when no one is watching. Our operations are built on trust, accountability, and ethical decision-making to ensure long term success for our people, community and stakeholders.
- Delivery - We focus on efficiency, reliability, and innovation to produce copper at the lowest sustainable cost. We take pride in delivering on our commitments and continuously improving our processes.
Apply now
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now. All applications are managed through the advertisement. For specific information, contact the HR team at [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis until filled.
** Only residential candidates considered
