Underground Nipper - Cowal

Underground Nipper | Lake Cowal | Redpath Mining
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The Redpath Effect

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.

With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees, the heart of our company's success.

Join the Team at Lake Cowal

Redpath Australia is seeking motivated and experienced Underground Nippers to join our operations at Evolution Mining's Lake Cowal Underground Gold Mine in New South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a long-term project with a respected mining contractor while supporting underground development activities and building your mining career.

About the Role

As a Nipper, you will play an essential support role within the underground mining team, assisting Jumbo Operators, Service Crew and other mining personnel to ensure safe and efficient development activities are completed. This role provides excellent exposure to a range of underground mining disciplines and offers strong career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Assist Jumbo Operators during development drilling activities
• Deliver and transport materials, consumables and equipment underground
• Assist with ventilation extension and installation of underground services
• Support charging, development and construction activities as required
• Operate light vehicles and underground support equipment where authorised
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
• Maintain safe work areas and high housekeeping standards
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and equipment defects
• Assist underground crews in achieving production and development targets
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and underground mining teams

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or in a similar underground support role preferred
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and safety requirements
• Willingness to learn and develop within an underground mining environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Relevant mining competencies, licences and tickets
• Current Australian work rights
• Ability to pass site medical and employment requirements
   

Why Join Redpath
 

• Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
• Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
• Even time roster supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways into Service Crew, Jumbo Operator and other underground mining roles
• PPE provided
• Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
• Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)