Underground Nipper

FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mineBuild valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producerUnderground 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 operating long-life mines6% site allowance + quarterly bonus schemeMonthly private health insurance allowance5 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leaveDirect 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount$10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications:

Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck DriverPhysically 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 LicenseCurrent Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at HeightsAble to provide a satisfactory National Polick Clearance

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

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.

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