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EOI - Bench Assistant
Job highlights
  • Attractive roster of 14/14 (day shift only)
  • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Longevity and career development opportunities
Job ID 04O - 00122026 Closing date 13/05/2026 Last Updated 29/04/2026

Bench Assistant | McArthur River Mine

 

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut operation. Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in essential commodities used for mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

 

Benefits:

  • 13% Superannuation
  • 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Roster (day shift only)
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing options for vehicles
  • Benefits program, including discounts with health insurance providers and online/in-store savings through Glencore Rewards

 

About the Role:

As a Bench Assistant, you will support Shotfirers in coordinating and loading explosives for blasting activities. Safety is central to all tasks, and strict adherence to procedures is essential. 

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensure the safe use, storage, security, transport, and handling of explosives in line with statutory and company requirements
  • Follow instructions from Shotfirers and supervisors
  • Assist with loading explosives and priming blast holes
  • Dip blast holes and accurately record data for engineering teams
  • Establish and maintain delineation of active blast areas
  • Conduct pre-start checks on equipment
  • Perform bulk product quality testing as required
  • Operate ancillary equipment (e.g. stemming loaders)
  • Carry out duties safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision

  

About You:

  • Experience in a production mining open pit environment in a similar position.
  • Comply & promote MRMs Core Values and Policies.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team.
  • Unwavering commitment to safety.
  • Ability to maintain focus when dealing with competing demands.
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills    
  • Support Shotfirer Competency (RIIBLA205D Store, Handle and Transport). (Advantageous)
  • Current Police Clearance.
  • Current Drives Licence.
  • Ability to work in extreme heat and physically demanding environments

 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

 

At MRM, we are Territory First – we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.

 

Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

 

To learn more, contact us at mrmjobs@glencore.com.au

Note: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.

 

Apply Now and shape the future with Glencore.