Underground Nipper | FIFO from Perth • Path to Operator

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

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.