Underground Nipper

Date:  9 Jan 2026
Location: 

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  69735
  • FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights roster at Granny Smith
  • Underground mining support role in an active production environment
  • Previous underground mining or drilling offsider experience required

 

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will support underground mining operations by assisting operators and crews to safely achieve daily production targets as part of our Underground Mining team at our owner-operated Granny Smith mine.

 

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
  • 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
  • Monthly private health allowance
  • Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
  • FIFO parking discount & Virgin Velocity reward points
  • $10K employee referral bonus

 

Skills & Qualifications

  • Current manual driver’s licence.
  • Dangerous Goods Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space (desirable)
  • Experience in an underground mining environment

 

About the Role

  • Support underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, and general assistance to maintain efficient operations
  • Assist operators with bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities as required
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards, complete pre-starts, and ensure fitness for work on all rostered days

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’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.