Nipper

Vault Minerals; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease Vehicles

Salary Sacrifice - FIFO Travel, Self-E

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking a Nipper to support underground jumbo drilling operations at the Darlot site in Western Australia. You will assist with safe transport, setup and coordination of ground support, working closely with jumbo drill operators to meet daily targets on shift.

The role requires prior underground mining experience, a WA manual C class license and a DGSC. A 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth with a fortnightly pay cycle, and career development opportunities, are offered by Vault

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience is preferred.
• Hold a WA manual C class Driver’s license.
• Hold a DGSC (Dangerous Goods & Security Card).

Responsibilities

• Safe transport, delivery and setup of ground support and jumbo development activities.
• Coordinate with jumbo drillers to prevent delays.
• Set up development headings per Mining Instructions in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping and LV/storage areas to a high standard.
• Manage inventory of ground support and report concerns to shift supervisor.
• Provide reliable assistance to minimise downtime and production loss.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

WA Driver’s License (Manual C Class)

Dangerous Goods & Security Card (DGSC)

Job description

• Join Vault Minerals during an exciting growth period!
• Ongoing Career development opportunities
• 14:14 roster from Perth

The Nipper is responsible for assisting the Underground Jumbo Drill Operators to ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe efficient manner.

Vault Minerals Limited

is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Darlot Site Overview

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

What we offer:

• This position will be offered on an 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth
• An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
• Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
• Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
• Career development opportunities and great company culture

Responsible for assisting the mining team to achieve daily operational targets while working closely with Jumbo drill operators to ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Safe transportation, delivery and set up of ground support and other jumbo development related activities in line with shift plan.
• Demonstrate good organization skills, understand the heading priorities, and work with the jumbo drillers to prevent delays.
• Set up development headings as per the Mining Instructions in a timely manner.
• Display a high level of standard to housekeeping within the work area, with LV and storage areas.
• Manage inventory of ground support in the storage areas and report to shift supervisor any concerns as soon as you become aware
• Provide reliable and accurate assistance and practical application to minimise down time and potential loss of production within the development mining team

About You:

• Previous underground mining experience preferred
• WA Driver’s License (Manual C Class)
• Dangerous Goods & Security Card (DGSC)

Additional Benefits:

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.