FIFO Labourer/Sampler

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd; Tom Price; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 roster

Competitive remuneration

Long-term project

Permanent full-time position

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced team member for a permanent, full-time role in the Pilbara region. You will support pre-start inspections, tooling maintenance, and camp duties across mining operations, driving equipment safely and assisting with drilling tasks.

This Indigenous-owned company offers a 2:1 roster, competitive hourly pay of 41.50 AUD, and ongoing development within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be Indigenous Australian living in Perth, Western Australia.
• Must have a current full automatic or manual HR licence with no restrictions.
• Labour experience in civil, construction or mining (highly desirable).
• Experience in FIFO (highly desirable).
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical, laboratory drug & alcohol test as well as police check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-start inspections on all machinery prior to use.
• Ensuring that all tooling is maintained and returned to its rightful location when not in use.
• Taking care of all plant and equipment provided and report all damage.
• Monitoring fuel and oil levels while the drill is in operation.
• Assistance with bore construction.
• Assist in monitoring of drilling equipment while drill is in operation.
• Assistance with setting up of ancillary equipment.
• Assistance with the development of mud pits and sumps.
• Drill and consumable sharpening and handling.
• Operation and administering water/fuel to drill rigs via support truck.
• Assist the driller and any maintenance personnel in servicing and repairs to equipment.
• Assist in camp duties such as cooking, cleaning etc.
• Assist Site Administrators and Project Manager in general administration.
• Truck driving and operation of LV's on site. Transporting other personnel around site. Moving plant, equipment and consumables around site.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Cleaning and organising work areas.

Job description

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd is a Civil and Mining Contractor that is 100% owned by members of the Traditional Owner Group, Eastern Guruma (EG) which surrounds Tom Price in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Eastern Guruma is one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal businesses. EG was established in 2004 and delivers Projects and Services for Australia’s leading Iron Ore Miners.

Location: Multiple Locations - Pilbara WA

Job Category: Mining, Oil & Gas

About Eastern Guruma

We are one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal business that is 100% owned by members of the traditional owner group Eastern Guruma.

As a Contractor, we have successfully delivered diverse projects and services for Australia’s leading mining companies, resulting in continuous growth with a focus on diversity engagement.

Our people are our most valuable assets, as such, we support and invest in your professional development.

Eastern Guruma is proud to have received significant industry recognition, including:

• RISE 2023 Indigenous Business of the Year Award
• Finalist – 2025 Ethnic Business Awards
• AEMEE 2025 Indigenous Business of the Year Award
• Co-Founder and Director, Tania Stevens – Recipient of the 2026 CME Women in Resources Awards (WIRA) Outstanding Woman in Resources Award

Job Description

About the Role

• Carrying out pre-start inspections on all machinery prior to use
• Ensuring that all tooling is maintained and returned to its rightful location when not in use
• Taking care of all plant and equipment provided and report all damage
• Monitoring fuel and oil levels while the drill is in operation
• Assistance with bore construction
• Assist in monitoring of drilling equipment while drill is in operation
• Assistance with setting up of ancillary equipment
• Assistance with the development of mud pits and sumps
• Drill and consumable sharpening and handling
• Operation and administering water/fuel to drill rigs via support truck
• Assist the driller and any maintenance personnel in servicing and repairs to equipment
• Assist in camp duties such as cooking, cleaning etc.
• Assist Site Administrators and Project Manager in general administration
• Truck driving and operation of LV's on site. Transporting other personnel around site. Moving plant, equipment and consumables around site
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Cleaning and organising work areas

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• MUSTbeIndigenous Australian living in Perth, Western Australia
• MUSThave a current fullautomatic or manual licence with no restrictions (HR licence highly desirable)
• Labourexperience in civil, construction ormining(highly desirable)
• Experience in FIFO (highly desirable)
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical, laboratory drug & alcohol testas well aspolice check prior to employment

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Long term project
• 2:1 roster
• $41.50per hour flat
• Opportunities fordevelopment andadvancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives

Why Join Eastern Guruma?

• Permanent full-time position offering long-term stability
• Long-term project with a 2:1 roster
• $41.50 per hour flat, paid for 12 hours per day
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives
• Join an award-winning Indigenous-owned business recognised across the resources industry
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business

Australian Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.