OPEN-CUT EXAMINER (OCE)
About The Role
The Bloomfield Group is seeking an experienced Open Cut Examiner to join the Production Team at Rix's Creek Mine. In this key operational role, you will champion a strong safety culture, provide clear direction to production crews, and support the delivery of safe and efficient mining operations. This position will initially be on a Monday to Friday night shift roster.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, coach and communicate with crews to ensure high standards of safety performance and adherence to mine plans, business systems and Group procedures
Conduct inspections of open cut mining areas, identify hazards, and effectively communicate and control risks
Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to relevant personnel on site
Maximise the effectiveness of resources, including people, machinery, and equipment
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and escalate issues to the Mine Manager as required
Liaise with engineering teams and tradespeople to support effective and timely maintenance
Work collaboratively with CHPP and train loading teams to ensure appropriate labour allocation
Partner with management and technical services to optimise coal recovery and meet quality standards
Demonstrate strong housekeeping standards and equipment care.
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated experience fostering a positive safety culture
Strong ability to build collaborative relationships and work with accountability
Proven capability managing competing priorities and making sound decisions for both short‑ and long‑term production outcomes
Certificate of Competence – Open Cut Examiner, including a current Practicing Certificate with evidence of maintenance of competency
Experience working as an OCE in an open cut coal mining environment
Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a team‑focused approach
High level of technical knowledge across operational and maintenance requirements
Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
General proficiency in computer applications
Working with The Bloomfield Group
The Bloomfield Group is a proud Australian mining and engineering business that has been part of the Hunter Valley community for over 85 years, employing around 600 local people.
We own and operate two open‑cut coal mines - Rix's Creek near Singleton and Bloomfield Mine near Maitland - along with Kings Engineering and Biodiesel Industries Australia.
Investing in our people and our community
We invest in our people and our community.
Through the Bloomfield Group Foundation, we support vulnerable young people, medical and health research, and a wide range of programs that enrich Hunter Valley communities.
Our values guide how we work: We Care. We Deliver.
We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our community and the environment.
We work together with integrity to achieve safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.
This position requires an individual who aligns with these values.
To Apply
To apply for the position, please answer the screening questions and attach your covering letter and resume. Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the essential criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and your experience relevant to the role. In providing your CV to Bloomfield you acknowledge acceptance to be included in its recruitment processes as defined by the business and available at
Applications are open to Sunday 1 March 2026 (please note early applications are encouraged as the position may close early following a suitable candidate being found).
Please call our Recruitment Team on for further information or email us at
To find out more about the Bloomfield Group, please visit
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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mining