Posted yesterday · 9 Nov 2026
Underground Nippers
Techforce Personnel
$50Advertised hourly rate
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Day shift $50/hr
~$1,530/wk
Take-home, averaged across your swing (after tax, off weeks included)
2 weeks on / 2 weeks offCasual3–6 monthsDay shift assumed11h paid assumed
Pay (as advertised)$50/hr
EmploymentCasual
Duration3–6 months
Start dateImmediate start
ShiftDay shift assumed · 11h paid (assumed)
Roster2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Work typeFIFO from Adelaide
Flights and accommodationIncluded (assumed)
Tickets, licences and inductions required
- Driver's licence (C class)
- First Aid
- Previous underground hard-rock mining experience
SuperPlus 12% super, assumed
Techforce Personnel is currently seeking experienced Underground Nippers to join leading Tier 1 underground mining operations across multiple sites in South Australia .
As an Underground Nipper, your duties may include:
- Assisting Jumbo operators and development crews
- Delivering tools, consumables and materials to work areas
- Loading and unloading underground equipment and supplies
- Installing and extending ventilation ducting
- Laying and hanging services including air, water and dewatering lines
- Assisting with ground support activities
- Housekeeping and maintaining safe underground work areas
- Operating light vehicles underground
- Refuelling and basic servicing support for production equipment
- Supporting charge-up, service crew and development activities as required
- Adhering to site safety procedures and production targets
What's on Offer?
- FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta
- $50.00 per hour
- 2:2 roster
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Immediate starts available
- Work with an established Tier 1 underground mining company
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
To be considered, you must have:
- Previous underground hard-rock mining experience
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Full Australian working rights
- Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months) or willingness to obtain one
- Current First Aid certificate (within the last 3 years) or willingness to obtain
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
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