Nipper
Job description
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mine Build valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producer Underground mining experience required The Opportunity As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside underground production and development crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely.
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles. If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you! Why join Gold Fields? Permanent role with a leading gold producer 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually Monthly private health insurance allowance 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours) FIFO parking discount $10K employee referral bonus About the Role: Supporting underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance Off-siding Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities, as required Completing pre-starts, identifying & reporting hazards and ensuring excellent housekeeping Ensuring fitness-for-work on all rostered days and contributing to a strong safety culture Skills & Qualifications: Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments Strong safety focus and compliance mindset Commitment to teamwork, accountability and strong communication skills Current manual Driver’s License Able to provide a satisfactory National Polick Clearance About Gold Fields At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds How to Apply Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.
goldfields.com/Australia CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 OCTOBER 2026 Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
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