Nipper

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata long‑s

18 weeks parental leave

6% site allowance + quarterly bonus

Private health insurance allowance

Flight from Perth + FIFO parking

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Nipper to support underground operations at Granny Smith, FIFO from Perth on a rotating 8/6 day and 7/7 night roster. This physically demanding role provides a solid foundation and pathway to underground operator roles within a global gold producer.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, you will assist with equipment delivery, ground support and crew tasks while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on site.

Qualifications

• Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging environments.
• Strong safety focus and compliance mindset.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support underground crews with equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance.
• Assist Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as bolting, meshing, heading setup and service crew activities.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Manual Driver’s License

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

National Police Clearance

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

Ground support equipment

Jumbo operators support

Job description

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

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith 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)
• Direct 1 - 1.5 hour 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
• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
• 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