Nipper

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mine


• Build valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producer


• Supportive and collaborative crew with safety-first team culture

The Opportunity

As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside our development and production crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a hands-on and fast-paced role which provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles.

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:

• Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver


• Strong safety focus and compliance mindset


• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration and strong communication skills


• Physically fit and experienced working in challenging environments


• Current manual Driver’s License


• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights


• Able to provide a satisfactory National Polick Clearance

About the Role:

• Supporting underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance


• Assisting operators with bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities, as required


• Completing pre-starts, identifying & reporting hazards and ensuring excellent housekeeping


• Ensuring fitness-for-work on all rostered days and contributing to a strong safety culture

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

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