Jumbo Operator

The Opportunity

• As a Jumbo Operator, you’ll play a critical role at the frontline of underground development by delivering safe, accurate, and efficient drilling to support production targets.
• Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, you’ll work across active headings, execute drill plans and ensure quality outcomes that support mine performance.
• You’ll operate modern twin-boom jumbo rigs, manage your work area, and maintain clear communication with supervisors, engineers, and operational crews.
• This role offers a good balance of autonomy and teamwork, where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your heading while contributing to a strong safety culture and high-performing crew.
• If you’d like to make your mark underground where you’re recognised and rewarded, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
• 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
• 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
• Direct 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven underground mining experience operating jumbo drill rigs (Sandvik)
• Strong knowledge of charging, firing, bogging and trucking of development headings
• Solid understanding of underground hard-rock mining techniques, development mining practices and ground support systems
• Strong knowledge of ground support, using Resin, MDX, split-set bolts. Experience with using Geobrugg Minax mesh exceptional
• Ability to read and interpret drill plans and mine designs
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

About the Role

• Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground development
• Ensuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirements
• Providing support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service Crews
• Communicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to plan
• Conducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas

About Gold Fields

Gold Fields is a leading gold producer with long-life mines and a strong safety culture. We are committed to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia