- 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton
- Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
- Ongoing Career development opportunities
Looking for an experienced Nipper to join our Deflector Mine.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160 km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector Southwest deposits.
The purpose of this position is to also to assist with jumbo development as required deliver high-quality and timely haulage services using underground trucks.
This position will be offered on a 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth or 14:14 DIDO roster from Geraldton.
Key Responsibilities of this Role Will Include:
- Safe transportation, delivery and set up of ground support and other jumbo development related activities in line with the shift plan.
- Demonstrate good organization skills, understand the heading priorities, and work with the jumbo operators to prevent delays.
- Manage inventory of ground support in the storage areas and report to the Underground Supervisor any concerns as soon as you become aware.
- Assist in maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in underground work areas
- This role may also include operating of underground trucks on the primary underground and surface haul routes
- Operate trucks and light vehicles in a manner that is safe, efficient and responsible to avoid damage.
- Assist in maintaining truck and light vehicle equipment cleanliness, upkeep, and minor troubleshooting during operations.
- Ensure that material is hauled to the correct destination
- Record and submit accurate shift reports, production records, and maintenance logs.
- Conduct basic mechanical maintenance checks to maximise machine uptime and productivity.
- Adhere to daily and weekly planned work schedules, ensuring tasks are completed within shift parameters.
- Other duties as required by the Underground Supervisor
Experience & Qualifications:
- Completion of Year 10 education
- Minimum 1 year experience in UG operations (preferable)
Required Certifications:
- WA Manual Driver’s Licence (C-Class)
- First Aid Certificate
- Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees:
- Novated Lease Vehicles
- Trade Tools
- FIFO Travel
- Portable Electronic Devices
- Self-Education
- Airport Lounge Membership
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and a National Police Clearance.
Vault Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.
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Underground Nipper employer: Vault Minerals
Vault Minerals is an exceptional employer, offering Excavator Operators the chance to work with state-of-the-art Hitachi excavators at the King of the Hills gold mine in Perth. With a strong focus on safety and production, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, long-term growth opportunities, and a flexible FIFO roster that promotes work-life balance.
