All Rounder Operator

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Residential Allowance

Site Allowance

Family Private Health Insurance

Death & TPD Coverage

Mental Health Programs

Gym Membership Discount

Other Benefits

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at sites in Kalgoorlie and Binduli/Golden Cities on a residential or FIFO roster. You will drive heavy mining equipment, follow survey and risk procedures, and work within a safety-first team to keep loading and haulage efficient.

The role offers a competitive package with allowances, health coverage, and long-term career development opportunities within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of all-rounder experience and 2 years of mining experience (Essential).
• Current Western Australian Class C Driver’s Licence (Essential).
• Open-Pit mining experience (Desirable).
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of open-pit mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate large mining equipment to move ore and waste rock from the pit to dumping areas.
• Interpret and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
• Complete daily Take 5 and JSA risk assessments for task safety.
• Use good judgment to select and improve safe, efficient procedures.
• Complete machine challenge evaluations.
• Coordinate with other machinery operators.
• Minimise disruptions to loading and haulage.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Dump Trucks

Graders

Wheel Loader

Dozers

Excavators

Job description

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION:

Kalgoorlie or Perth

WORK SITE:

Binduli or Golden Cities

ROSTER:

7:7 – 12hrs (Residential Only) or 2:1 – 12hrs (Residential or FIFO)

PACKAGE:

Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

What You Will Be Doing

As an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to safely drive large mining equipment to move extracted materials including ore and waste rock from the mining pit to dumping areas. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep, and teamwork for efficient mining operations.

• Operate excavators/dozers/loaders/graders/trucks such as 1250 Komatsu, Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992 wheel loader, D10 dozers, Cat 14 & 16 M graders, Komatsu 1500, 785 truck; CAT 777, 785, 789 trucks and water carts.
• Accurately interpret and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
• Complete daily Take 5 and JSA risk assessments for task safety.
• Use good judgment to select and improve correct procedures for safe and efficient operations.
• Competently complete machine challenge evaluations.
• Give clear directions when working with other machinery operators.
• Minimise disruptions to loading and haulage.

About You

• At least 12 months of all-rounder experience and 2 years of mining experience (Essential).
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
• Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of Open-Pit mining equipment.
• Good understanding of the following machines:
• Dump Trucks: Komatsu 1500, 785; CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Water Carts (or other similar machinery in dimension)
• Graders: CAT 16M , 18M Graders
• Wheel loader: Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992. Prefer to have crusher experience. (Desirable)
• Dozers: CAT D10T – D10T2 Dozers (Desirable)
• Excavators: Komatsu PC1250 or Hitachi 2600

Benefits

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• A clear career path with training and development opportunities.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years’ experience do you have as a Dozer Operator?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have open pit mining experience?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?