Coal Mine jobs in Hunter Valley NSW

OPEN-CUT COAL MINE OPERATORS (Rix's Creek Mine)

About the role

The Bloomfield Group is looking for operators to work at its Rix’s Creek Mine. Operators are responsible for supporting the achievement of safety and production targets by taking personal responsibility for managing themselves and undertaking all work in a safe and effective manner utilising relevant skills and competencies. The successful applicants will operate a range of large earthmoving equipment which may include excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, blast hole drills, and dump trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective & efficient operation of heavy mining equipment in line with procedures & operational requirements
• Ensure reasonable targets are met with safety as the priority
• Perform pre-start inspections of machinery and necessary documentation as per operational requirements
• Communicate to production and engineering employees on maintenance, break down issues, and any problems that arise, and work as a team to develop an appropriate course of action
• Demonstrate excellent housekeeping and equipment care and encourage others to maintain housekeeping standards

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Multi-skilled operator with experience operating at least two of the following pieces of equipment - dump truck, excavator, dozer, loader, grader, and drill
• Experience as an Open Cut Mine Operator in an open cut coal mine
• Proven ability to build proactive relationships and to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work a Monday to Friday night shift roster.
• Current NSW Driver’s License

Desirable Criteria

• Experience operating Excavator, Loaders, or Dozers

Working with The Bloomfield Group

The Bloomfield Group is a proud and successful Australian mining and engineering group. Australian owned and operated, we have been part of the community for more than 85 years and now employ hundreds of local people.

The Bloomfield Group operates two open-cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. These operations are our Rix’s Creek Mine northwest of Singleton, and our Bloomfield Mine east of Maitland. Coal from the Rix’s Creek Mine and Bloomfield Mine is railed to the Port of Newcastle, and loaded onto ships using Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS). Bloomfield is a founding member and shareholder of PWCS, and we proudly own and operate Kings Engineering, a leading NSW Engineering business.

Investing in our people and our community

At The Bloomfield Group, we invest in our people and we invest in the community. We offer a highly competitive rates of pay, discounted gym memberships and a range of other benefits including family friendly rosters and site locations.

We also provide significant investment in our community through the Bloomfield Group Foundation. The Foundation has been supporting our local community since 2006, providing support for young and vulnerable people, funding for medical and health related research and other programs that enrich Hunter Valley communities.

Underpinning how we go about our work are our company values: We Care. We Deliver.

• We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our local community and the environment.
• We work together with integrity to deliver safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.

This position requires an individual aligned to the values of Bloomfield.

To Apply

To apply for the position, please answer the screening questions and attach your resume. Applications are open up to 20 September 2026 (note: position may close sooner should suitable candidates be found).

In providing your CV to Bloomfield you acknowledge acceptance to be included in its recruitment processes as defined by the business and available at www.bloomcoll.com.au.

To find out more about the Bloomfield Group, please visit www.bloomcoll.com.au

The Bloomfield Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, priding itself on an inclusive workplace. All applicants must be able to evidence their Right To Work in Australia.