Shotcrete Operator

Vault Minerals; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease Vehicles

Trade tools

FIFO Travel

Portable Electronic Devices

Self-Education

Airport Lounge Membership

Job summary

Vault Minerals is a leading gold producer with Western Australia assets, including the Darlot operation. The Shotcreter role provides surface ground support to stabilise underground excavations and reports to the Shift Supervisor.

This 8:6 FIFO position from Perth requires experience in underground shotcreting, operating Jacon/Normet equipment, and holding WA licences and safety certifications. Priority is safe, efficient work to meet targets, with opportunities for career development and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in an underground shotcreter/sprayer role is required.
• Valid WA C class licence and safety certificates must be held.
• Certificates include Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Jacon Transmix 6000 Shotcrete Combo safely underground.
• Conduct batching operations and QA/QC at batch plant and underground.
• Spray shotcrete onto areas per plans and specs.
• Perform pre-start checks, maintenance logs and fault reporting.
• Assist with underground works when not spraying, including services installation.

Skills

Underground shotcreter experience

Jacon/Normet machinery

QAQC/ batch plant

IT loaders / underground equipment

Education

WA C Class Driver’s Licence

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

RPLs

Tools

Jacon Transmix 6000

Shotcrete equipment

Batch plant

Agitator trucks

Job description

• Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
• Ongoing Career development opportunities
• Roster on offer is an 8:6 roster from Perth

The Shotcreter will provide surface ground support services to stabilise underground excavations.

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.

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. With a strong legacy, Darlot is focused on the future, optimising production and driving exploration programs to extend the mine’s lifespan and uncover new resources. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Shotcreter will provide surface ground support services to stabilise underground excavations, ensuring that operational targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental standards.

This position will be offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Operate the Jacon Transmix 6000 Shotcrete Combo safely and efficiently underground.
• Conduct batching operations and assist in quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) procedures at the batch plant and underground.
• Accurately spray shotcrete onto designated areas according to mine plans and geotechnical specifications.
• Perform equipment pre-start checks, maintenance logs, and fault reporting.
• Assist with general underground works when not actively spraying, including services installation and shotcrete preparation.
• Monitor shotcrete application thickness and quality as per engineering designs.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Jumbo Operators, and Geotechnical Engineers to ensure work is completed to standard.
• Manage inventory of materials including cement, admixtures, and fibres.

About You:

• Previous experience in a Underground shotcreter/sprayer position, operating Jacon and Normet machinery in an underground environment.
• Proven ability to operate Agitator trucks, batch plants, IT loaders and associated underground machinery;
• All valid and relevant qualifications, certificates and licences (RPL's)
• Hold a WA C class Driver’s License
• Possess a Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at heights qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade tools
• FIFO Travel
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self-Education
• Airport Lounge Membership

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 kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.