Date: 16 Jul 2026
Location:
Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID: 71208
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
Underground mining experience required
The Opportunity
As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside underground production and development crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely.
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles.
If you’d like to make your mark underground, 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
Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments
Strong safety focus and compliance mindset
Commitment to teamwork, accountability and strong communication skills
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
Off-siding Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as 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
