Westgold Resources is a West Australian gold producer with a diverse portfolio of operations in the historic Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that offers exceptional opportunities for career advancement, while actively supporting our people in developing their skills and achieving their full potential. With new technology, equipment and mines, now is the time to join Westgold.

About the opportunity

Westgold is expanding our operations in 2025, creating exciting opportunities for aspiring mining professionals. We are seeking individuals interested in kickstarting their careers as Trainee Truck Drivers/Nippers.

Comprehensive on-site training will provide you valuable hands-on experience operating various UG dump trucks, including the new CAT AD63, Atlas Copco, and Sandvik Trucks. You will receive training, mentoring, and clear pathways to a long-term career.

Westgold are committed to maintaining high safety standards and expect our Truck Operators to collaborate closely with stakeholders within the production department as we work towards our production and safety targets. Starting on a day’s only roster Trainee Truck Operators, work 12-hour shifts, once all training is completed and competencies are obtained you will transition into a Dayshift/Nightshift roster rotation.

For these roles candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment/Information session at our Perth Training Centre. Candidates will have access to hear from industry professionals about the day-day life of a Trainee Truck Driver / Nipper and discuss whether FIFO and mining would be a good fit for you. These sessions will be held each month and you may be placed in a candidate pool to attend a session.

The duties will include but not be limited to:

• Completing equipment pre-starts.
• Operating Underground Dump Trucks.
• Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes.
• Working with the underground team to provide support in the installation of ground support measures.
• Supporting the wider operations with other ad-hoc tasks as required.

What do I need?

• Manual Driver's licence (Required)
• National Police Clearance (issued within 12 months)
• Currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Western Australia
• 6-12 months experience in a labour-intensive role.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong understanding and commitment to safety
• The ability to commit to rostered remote work
• The right to work in a permanent role in Australia
• The willingness to contribute proactively and work hard towards improved career prospects.

Westgold Offers:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Site Allowance
• 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. If this resonates with you, and you consider you can bring the passion and drive necessary to make a solid contribution to our operations, 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 one).

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 believe 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.

No Agency referrals will be accepted at this time.