Jumbo Operator

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Health insurance allowance

Parental leave 18 weeks

6% site allowance + quarterly bonus

Flight from Perth + parking discount

Long service leave eligible

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Jumbo Operator to play a frontline role in underground development. You will operate twin-boom jumbo rigs, deliver accurate drilling to plan, and support ground support systems while maintaining a strong safety culture.

You will report to the Underground Shift Supervisor and collaborate with engineers, geologists, and service crews to optimise mine performance. A proactive attitude and ability to work independently in a demanding underground setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience with jumbo drilling is essential.
• Proven ability to read and interpret drill plans and mine designs.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development.
• Ensure drilling accuracy to design and ground support requirements.
• Provide guidance to adjacent crews and coordinate with engineers and supervisors.

Skills

Jumbo drilling

Underground mining

Safety awareness

Read drill plans

Team communication

Autonomous work

Driver’s licence

Education

WA Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

Tools

Sandvik jumbo rigs

Ground support systems

Geobrugg Minax mesh

Job description

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
• Critical role with real impact – underground development drilling

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
• Critical role with real impact – underground development drilling
• Modern jumbo fleet & supportive, safety-first team culture

The Opportunity

As a Jumbo Operator, you’ll play a critical role at the frontline of underground development by delivering safe, accurate, and efficient drilling to support production targets.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, you’ll work across active headings, execute drill plans and ensure quality outcomes that support mine performance. You’ll operate modern twin-boom jumbo rigs, manage your work area, and maintain clear communication with supervisors, engineers, and operational crews.

This role offers a good balance of autonomy and teamwork, where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your heading while contributing to a strong safety culture and high-performing crew.

If you’d like to make your mark underground where you’re recognised and rewarded, we’d love to hear from you!

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:

• Proven underground mining experience operating jumbo drill rigs (Sandvik)
• Strong knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings
• Solid understanding of underground hard-rock mining techniques, development mining practices and ground support systems
• Strong knowledge of ground support, using Resin, MDX, split-set bolts. Experience with using Geobrugg Minax mesh desirable
• Ability to read and interpret drill plans and mine designs
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

About the Role:

• Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development
• Ensuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirements
• Providing support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service Crews
• Communicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to plan
• Conducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas

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