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

At Granny Smith Gold Mine, owned and operated by Gold Fields, we’re offering a rare opportunity 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.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, 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)

Why Join Gold Fields?

• 12 month contract 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:

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 Manual 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

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

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 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

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