Auto-Electrician

Victory Minerals; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

No FIFO

Uniforms provided and laundered on sit

On-the-job training and support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd in Ballarat is seeking an experienced Auto-Electrician to join the Mobile Plant Maintenance team. This role offers a 7 on, 7 off 12-hour roster with day shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm, close to home in a regional mining operation.

You will service and maintain Sandvik drills, loaders, and trucks, diagnose faults, complete safety checks, and ensure accurate shift documentation while working in a supportive, non-FIFO environment.

Qualifications

• Auto Electrical trade certificate required.
• Experience in heavy & light vehicle maintenance.
• Automotive air conditioning licence preferred but not essential.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Safety-focused with team orientation and good work ethic.
• Ability to work a continuous 7 on, 7 off 12-hour roster.
• Underground mine experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and preventative maintenance on Sandvik drills, loaders, trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Rectify machinery breakdowns in surface and underground mine environments.
• Complete safety assessments including JSA's, Step backs, pre-starts and hazard identification.
• Complete all shift paperwork including service sheets, work orders and daily shift reports.
• Report faults requiring future maintenance.

Skills

Auto electrical

Diagnostics

Safety culture

Team player

Communication skills

Roster commitment 7/7

Underground mine experience

Education

Auto Electrical trade certificate

Job description

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a private, well-funded company that acquired the world renown Ballarat Gold mine in 2024 and has since invested approximately $125m into capital and growth of the project, significantly improving development and production at the same time. Mining is within what was historically the third highest Gold producing area in Australia (up until 1990) and consistently delivers approximately 30,000 to 40,000 ounces per annum with increased exploration rapidly growing potential for up to 60,000 to 80,000 ounces per annum.

The Mine is situated in the picturesque and bustling regional city of Ballarat. As one of Victoria's largest and most rapidly developing cities, Ballarat offers a family-friendly lifestyle, excellent schooling alongside the benefit of having Melbourne (one of the World’s most vibrant capital cities) just over an hour away.

Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Auto-Electrician to join the Mobile Plant Maintenance team. This is the perfect opportunity to be close to home each night, or to get into Mining.This position reports to Mobile Plant Leading Hands.

Roster:

7:7, Day shift only 12-hour shifts

Hours:

7:00am to 7:00pm

The purpose of this role is to:

• Perform servicing and preventative maintenance on Sandvik drills, Loaders, Trucks, Caterpillar Trucks and Loaders as well as various other types of heavy equipment and light vehicles;
• Rectify machinery breakdowns in surface workshop and underground mine environment;
• Complete safety assessments including JSA's, Step backs, Pre-starts, and Hazard identification
• Complete all shift paperwork including service sheets, work orders and daily shift reports.
• Report any faults requiring future work for preventative maintenance.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this role will meet the following criteria:

• Auto Electrical trade certificate (essential) with experience in heavy & light vehicle maintenance;
• Automotive air conditioning licence is preferred, but not essential;
• Sound diagnostic & fault-finding skills;
• High standard and focus of safety with a strong team focus & work ethic;
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal direct supervision;
• Commitment to a respectful and cooperative work environment;
• Ability to commit to a continuous 7 on, 7 off 12-hour roster;
• Previous experience in an underground mine environment is preferred, but not essential.

Benefits:

• Excellent competitive remuneration and benefits
• Work close to home in a large regional town with all amenities - no FIFO
• Fully supplied uniforms, all laundered on site for you
• Flexible, supportive team environment
• On the job training and support
• Access to EAP

Only applicants with valid working rights will be considered.