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
• 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
• 18 weeks parental leave
• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
• Short flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• 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

• 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

• Working at Heights

Preferred

• Geobrugg Minax mesh desirable

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.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter

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