Trainee Underground Truck Driver

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
• Grow your career with a genuine pathway into underground operator roles
• Global gold producer with long-life mines and long-term career opportunities

Ready to kick-start a career in underground mining? This is your chance to join a high-performing team and learn from some of the best in the industry!

At Granny Smith Gold Mine, owned and operated by Gold Fields, we’re offering a rare opportunity for a motivated individual to step into the mining industry as a Trainee Underground Truck Driver. No underground experience? No problem. If you have the right attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Underground Truck Driver, you’ll learn the ropes of underground truck haulage while working alongside experienced operators in a modern underground gold mine. You’ll play an important role in moving ore and waste safely and efficiently while developing valuable skills that can lead to a long-term career in mining.

This role is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract based at Granny Smith Gold Mine, and is available on an 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off rotating roster (FIFO from Perth)

What’s on Offer?

• 12 month full-time contract with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
• Direct 1.5 hour flight from Perth, earning Virgin Velocity reward points + FIFO parking discount
• Attractive salary + 6% site allowance + private health insurance allowance
• Quarterly bonus incentive up to 10% of your base salary annually
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Modern equipment, machinery and training to support your career development
• Modern camp with a range of amenities to support your wellbeing

About the role:

• Learning to operate underground haul trucks
• Learning to transport ore and waste safely throughout the underground mine
• Attending and conducting pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks
• Working closely with the underground production team to support mining activities
• Following strict safety procedures and site standards, ensuring awareness of location within the mine
• Attending all designated rostered days, arriving fit for work and punctually for shifts
• Learning and developing skills to progress within underground operations

What we’re looking for: 

• We’re looking for people with the right mindset and attitude to thrive in underground mining. You’ll bring:
• A strong commitment to working safely and teamwork
• A valid WA C Class driver’s licence (essential)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in mining, construction, heavy industry and machinery operation is advantageous, but not essential

If you’re ready to start your journey underground and build a long-term career in mining, apply now and take the first step with Gold Fields at Granny Smith!

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia 

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