Underground Nipper to Operator - FIFO Perth

GOLD FIELDS; Leinster; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Quarterly bonus

Private health insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave 18 weeks

Cultural leave

Flight from Perth + parking discount

Referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Nipper to support underground operations at the Agnew gold mine. FIFO from Perth on a rotating roster (8/6 days, 7/7 nights) and a direct pathway to operator roles.

This role focuses on assisting underground crews with ground support, waste removal and general tasks to keep operations safe and productive. The successful candidate will work closely with production and development teams, maintain safety standards, complete pre-starts, and contribute to a positive safety

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience preferred (Nipper or Truck Driver)
• Physical fitness for demanding underground work and shift patterns
• Strong safety culture and compliance mindset
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions
• Valid manual Driver’s License is required
• Current DG Security Card and Working at Heights
• Willingness to obtain National Police Clearance as required

Responsibilities

• Support underground crews with equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support, and general assistance
• Assist Jumbo operators with bolting, meshing, heading setup and service crew activities as required
• Complete pre-starts, identify hazards and report safety concerns
• Maintain fitness-for-work on rostered days and contribute to a strong safety culture

Skills

Underground mining experience

Physically fit

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Manual Driver’s License

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

National Police Clearance

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a Nipper to support underground operations at the Agnew gold mine. FIFO from Perth on a rotating roster (8/6 days, 7/7 nights) and a direct pathway to operator roles.

This role focuses on assisting underground crews with ground support, waste removal and general tasks to keep operations safe and productive. The successful candidate will work closely with production and development teams, maintain safety standards, complete pre-starts, and contribute to a positive safety