Nipper

Gold Road Resources Limited; Leinster; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave 18 weeks

6% site allowance + quarterly bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is seeking a dedicated Nipper to support underground production and development crews at Agnew mine. This permanent, FIFO-from-Perth position requires you to work in a physically demanding underground environment, ensuring safety and efficiency across ground support and servicing activities.

You will report to the Underground Shift Supervisor and have a clear pathway to operator roles, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver.
• Physically able to work in demanding environments.
• Strong safety focus and compliance mindset.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support underground crews with equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance.
• Assist Jumbo operators with ground support tasks (bolting, meshing, heading setup and service crew activities).
• Complete pre-starts, identify hazards and report them; maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure fitness-for-work on rostered days and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Physically fit

Safety focus

Teamwork & communication

Manual Driver’s License

National Police Clearance

Job description

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew gold mine
• Build valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producer
• Underground mining experience required

The Opportunity

As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside underground production and development crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles.

If you’d like to make your mark underground, 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)
• Short flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver
• Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments
• Strong safety focus and compliance mindset
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability and strong communication skills
• Current manual Driver’s License
• Able to provide a satisfactory National Polick Clearance

About the Role:

• Supporting underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance
• Off-siding Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities, as required
• Completing pre-starts, identifying & reporting hazards and ensuring excellent housekeeping
• Ensuring fitness-for-work on all rostered days and contributing to a strong safety culture

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