About this role
<p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold">Granny Smith Gold Mine, Laverton WA</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Owner-operated site, investing heavily in modern mining technology and equipment</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Permanent opportunity FIFO from Perth, working an 8/6 7/7 roster</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">The Opportunity</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Due to newly approved positions, we’re seeking additional Underground HD Fitters to join our Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith. If long term stability and job security are important to you, this is your opportunity to secure your future with a leading global gold producer.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">What’s on Offer</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Direct 1 hour flight from Perth to Laverton, earning frequent flyer points</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Attractive salary package with allowances and quarterly operations bonus </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Full leave entitlements, including parental leave</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Quality camp with recent upgrades and a wide range of amenities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Work across a modern underground fleet made up of CAT, Epiroc and Sandvik equipment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">State-of-the-art underground and surface workshops with overhead cranes, concrete floors, specialised tooling and a well-stocked parts store to keep you moving</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Career progression pathways, plus OEM training and upskilling opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Referral bonus program – earn $10,000 for every successful referral</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Skills & Qualifications</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Australian recognised Heavy Mechanical Trade Qualification or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Automotive Air Conditioning Licence desirable</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">High Risk Licences including Forklift, EWP, Basic Rigging and Dogging desirable</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Valid WA Manual Driver’s Licence at minimum</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a mining environment, ideally underground</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Proven mechanical experience on heavy mining equipment across servicing, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work, with the ability to interpret hydraulic systems and schematics</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Exposure to SAP desirable</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">Whilst we recognise not everyone will tick every box, we strongly encourage tradespeople with experience working on heavy mining equipment across surface/ open pit mining operations to apply, including those who have recently completed their apprenticeship.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">How to Apply</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Start your journey with Gold Fields and click “Apply Now” or alternatively, email your resume to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.</p>