Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
About the Opportunity
Westgold is seeking experienced Underground Service Crew Operators to join our underground mining operations in permanent, full-time positions. These FIFO roles operate ex Perth and offer a range of roster options across our Western Australian sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term career stability with a well-established WA gold producer, working within a safety-driven, high-performing underground team that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
As a Service Crew Operator, you will play a vital role in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive underground operations. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Installation, extension, and removal of underground ventilation systems (vent bags, fans, ducting)
- Ground support tasks including mesh repairs, scaling, and rock bolt installation assistance
- Assisting with underground services installation, such as air, water, and paste lines
- Conducting hazard identification, barricading, and area clean-ups
- Operating IT as required
- Assisting jumbo, bogger, and charge-up crews with service-related activities
- Maintaining pumps, sumps, and dewatering lines
- Conducting pre-start inspections and completing workplace documentation
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous underground mining experience in a Service Crew role
- A current manual C-class driver’s licence
- Full working rights in Australia
- A National Police Clearance issued within the last 12 months
- A current DGSC (or willingness to obtain)
- Western Australian residency (preferred)
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au
Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
