AddressVictory Minerals Pty Ltd is a successful gold explorer and producer in Victoria's gold belt. The company has entered an exciting new era, under new ownership and exploring untapped new opportunities.
The primary focus is our residential high-grade underground gold mine located in Ballarat, which started producing gold in September 2011, and produces 40,000 to 50,000 ounces of gold per year.
The Ballarat Gold Mine is located within the beautiful regional town of Ballarat (located just 100km west of Melbourne), which is experiencing unprecedented growth and development.
The Opportunity:
We have multiple opportunities available for experienced Underground Truck Drivers at our residential Ballarat Mine Site.
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, your key responsibilities will be the safe and productive operation of various types of underground vehicles and equipment, supporting Underground Mining operations, and completing all required safety and operations documentation and records.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will meet the following criteria:
Mandatory:
- Australian Driver's License
- High standard of safe behaviour, with a strong team focus & work ethic
- Ability to comply with and follow all instructions and directives pertaining to safety and safe work procedures
- Ability to work underground
- Ability to commit to rotating shift work, shifts are 12 hours in duration
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, in a small team environment.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks, in a dynamic production environment
- Effective communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to a respectful and cooperative work environment, in line with all company policies, procedures and expectations
Desirable - Truck Drivers:
- Previous experience driving heavy vehicles (mining is highly desirable, construction, earth-moving, or semi-rigid).
- MR/HR license
- Previous Underground experience is highly desirable
- Previous experience with JSA's, Stepback's, Take 5's etc.
Hours and Rate:
This role is being offered as permanent, full-time role, on crew.
Roster: 7:7, rotating day/night roster.
Hours: 12-hr shifts; Days: 7:00am to 7:00pm; Nights: 7:00pm to 7:00am
Start: ASAP
Hourly rates: $36 – $39 per hour + 11% super (Depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Residential mine, located centrally in booming Ballarat - live close to home, no more FIFO
- Excellent remuneration and benefits
- Excellent roster (7:7, Wednesdays to Tuesdays), 12-hr shifts
- Free car parking
- Uniforms supplied and fully laundered on site
- Flexible and supportive team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- On-site gym and EAP
We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
The Ballarat Gold Mine offers an exceptional opportunity to balance work, life, and family as we are located in a major regional centre, with a population of approx. 115,000 people. Ballarat has excellent educational facilities, health services, restaurants, and retail, together with a variety of sporting, recreation, and community opportunities – all of this under 90 minutes from Melbourne. Here's your opportunity to ditch FIFO or remote work!!
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Shortlisting will commence immediately and interviews scheduled thereafter.
Please note that as part of the process, you will be subject to a pre-employment medical and police check in order to be considered successful for this role. Only applicants with valid working rights will be considered.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, only successful candidates will be contacted. Agencies are respectfully declined.
