Kick‑start your underground mining career with Redpath

Redpath Australia is recruiting Nippers for our major Cowal Project in West Wyalong, NSW — one of the largest and longest‑term projects in our portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced offsiders or candidates from a construction or heavy labouring background who are looking to break into underground mining and build a long‑term career.

📍 Role Location & Employment Type

🏗️ Cowal Project – West Wyalong, NSW
🏠 Residential role (you must be able to make your own way to site)
🍽️ Accommodation & meals not provided
🔄 Flexible roster options available
✅ Full‑time employment

🚀 Why Join Redpath?

At Redpath, nipping isn’t a dead‑end role — it’s a career entry point.

You’ll benefit from:

🔧 Hands‑on underground experience
📈 Clear pathways to advancement (Offsider, Operator, Trades, Supervisory roles)
🎓 Training and development opportunities
🛠️ Work with a global underground mining leader
🔒 Long‑term project stability at Cowal

🎯 Loyalty Milestone Bonuses:

💰 $3,000 @ 5 years
💰 $10,000 @ 10 years
💰 $15,000 @ 15 years
💰 $20,000 @ 20 years

🌟 Build Your Future Underground

Whether you’re an experienced offsider or coming from a strong labouring or construction background, this is your chance to get underground, gain valuable skills, and grow with a company that invests in its people.

👉 Interested? Apply now or contact the Redpath Recruitment Team to find out more.

Responsibilities

✅ What Will You Bring?

✔️ Experience as a nipper or offsider, OR
✔️ Background in construction, civil works, or heavy labouring
✔️ Strong work ethic and willingness to learn underground mining
✔️ Commitment to safety, teamwork, and productivity
✔️ Physical fitness and reliability
✔️ Desire to build a long‑term career in underground mining

About Company

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers

Company

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.