At a Glance
- Tasks: Support underground crews and ensure smooth operations in a physically demanding role.
- Company: Join Gold Fields, a leading global gold producer with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: FIFO from Perth with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your mining career with valuable experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Previous underground mining experience and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mine.
Build valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producer. Underground mining experience required.
The Opportunity
As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside underground production and development crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely. Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles.
Why join Gold Fields?
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
- 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
- Monthly private health insurance allowance
- 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
- 18 weeks parental leave
- Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
- Direct 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
- $10K employee referral bonus
Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver
- Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments
- Strong safety focus and compliance mindset
- Commitment to teamwork, accountability and strong communication skills
- Current manual Driver’s License
- Current Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
- Able to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance
About the Role:
- Supporting underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance
- Off-siding Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities, as required
- Completing pre-starts, identifying & reporting hazards and ensuring excellent housekeeping
- Ensuring fitness-for-work on all rostered days and contributing to a strong safety culture
About Gold Fields:
At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Nipper employer: Gold Road Resources Limited
Gold Fields Group Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Granny Smith Gold Mine in Perth. With a strong focus on employee development and safety, we provide comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our FIFO work culture promotes a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Western Australia while contributing to sustainable mining practices.
Contact Details:
Gold Road Resources Limited Recruitment Team
