Experienced Underground Truck Drivers

About the Company

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the Role

Westgold is seeking reliable and safety-focused Truck Drivers to support operations across all our sites. If you’re looking for a stable role with a leading Australian gold producer, this is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machines to achieve the required loads per shift to maintain production levels
• Carting ore to designated areas on the ROM, waste dump or underground tipping areas
• Possess excellent housekeeping standards to ensure machinery is kept clean and tidy.
• Maintain awareness of location within the mine and along with strong, positive radio calls resulting in optimum, continual truck operation
• Be organised and undertake all assigned tasks by the Shift Supervisor
• Be familiar and comply with all Company Procedures, Guidelines and Work Methods applicable to your role

About You / Requirements

• Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s licence (essential)
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in an underground mining environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act & Regulations
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment
• Solid problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and be adaptable
• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• FIFO, DIDO and Residential employment opportunities
• Multiple roster opportunities
• Flights in and out on company time and returning to Perth at reasonable times
• New camp with permanent ensuite rooms, recreational room, equipped gym and standard mine camp facilities
• The Westgold Offer:
  • A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• A range of benefits including:
  • Performance based bonus
  • Group salary continuous insurance
  • Health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
  • A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
  • Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
  • 5 years' pro rata long service leave
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
• Westgold is recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180. Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised can be seen on the Work180 website.

How to Apply

• Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
• If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au
• Pre-employment criteria includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).