Paste Crew

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Paste Crew member and support our underground mining operations across Australia, with opportunities available at sites throughout Western Australia. In this role, you’ll play a key part in mixing, pumping, and placing paste backfill into underground stopes to provide ground support and enable safe, efficient mining.

What will your day to day look like? 

• Operate and monitor paste backfill plant, pumps, and reticulation systems


• Mix, pump, and pour paste backfill into underground stopes as per plan


• Install, monitor, and maintain retic and bulkheads


• Inspect, maintain, and clear paste lines and equipment to prevent blockages


• Work closely with mining and production teams to meet schedules


• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures during paste operations

Our ideal candidate background includes

     • Previous experience working as a Paste Crew Operator
     • Extensive experience working in underground mining
     • All valid and relevant qualifications, certificates and licences (RPL's)
     • Ability to meet all site access requirements, including, but not limited to; Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Manual Driver's Licence

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.


• Various rosters available, including 8:6  7:7  14:14


• FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.


• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation (ever considered working overseas?)


• Significant training and career development opportunities 


• Employee discounts across health, tech, travel, entertainment, retail and more.


• Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.


• $3,000 Sign on Bonus | up to $10,000 employee referral program!


• FIFO from any major city around Australia

Recruitment Process

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today.

Find out more about Barminco on our website www.barminco.com.au.