Underground Jumbo Operator | FIFO from Perth

Gold Road Resources Limited; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance & bonus

Private health insurance allowance

6 weeks leave + long service

Parental leave 18 weeks

Cultural leave

FIFO flight discount

Referral bonus 10k

Job summary

As a Jumbo Operator with Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd, you’ll lead underground development drilling, delivering safe, precise results to support production targets. You’ll report to the Underground Shift Supervisor, work across headings, execute drill plans, and ensure quality outcomes in a modern, collaborative crew.

This permanent role balances autonomy and teamwork within a strong safety culture, offering a rewarding environment where your skills drive mine performance.

Qualifications

• Proven underground mining experience operating jumbo drill rigs (Sandvik).
• Strong knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings.
• Understanding of underground hard-rock mining techniques and ground support systems.
• Knowledge of ground support using Resin, MDX, and split-set bolts; Geobrugg Minax mesh desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret drill plans and mine designs.
• Safety-focused with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently and 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.

Responsibilities

• Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development.
• Ensuring drilling accuracy to design and ground support requirements.
• Providing support 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 pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Jumbo drilling operation

Reading drill plans & mine designs

Safety-focused & continuous improve

Independent + team player

Manual C Class Driver’s Licence

Tools

Sandvik jumbo drills

Ground support techniques (Resin, MDX, bolts)

Geobrugg Minax mesh (desirable)

Job description

As a Jumbo Operator with Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd, you’ll lead underground development drilling, delivering safe, precise results to support production targets. You’ll report to the Underground Shift Supervisor, work across headings, execute drill plans, and ensure quality outcomes in a modern, collaborative crew.

This permanent role balances autonomy and teamwork within a strong safety culture, offering a rewarding environment where your skills drive mine performance.