FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny SmithCritical role with real impact – underground development drillingModern jumbo fleet & supportive, safety-first team culture
The Chance
As a Jumbo Operator, you'll play a critical role at the frontline of underground development by delivering safe, accurate, and efficient drilling to support production targets.
Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, you'll work across active headings, execute drill plans and ensure quality outcomes that support mine performance.
You'll operate modern twin-boom jumbo rigs, manage your work area, and maintain clear communication with supervisors, engineers, and operational crews.
This role offers a good balance of autonomy and teamwork, where you'll be trusted to take ownership of your heading while contributing to a strong safety culture and high-performing crew.
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 mines6% site allowance + quarterly bonus schemeMonthly private health insurance allowance5 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leaveDirect 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount$10K employee referral bonus
Skills & Qualifications:
Proven underground mining experience operating jumbo drill rigs (Sandvik)Strong knowledge of charging, firing,



bogging and trucking of development headingsSolid understanding of underground hard-rock mining techniques, development mining practices and ground support systemsStrong knowledge of ground support, using Resin, MDX, split-set bolts.
Experience with using Geobrugg Minax mesh exceptionalAbility to read and interpret drill plans and mine designsA proactive attitude with a commitment to safety and continuous improvementAble to work independently and effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environmentValid manual C Class Driver's LicenceWA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
About the Role:
Operating twin-boom jumbo drills for underground developmentEnsuring accurate drilling to design and ground support requirementsProviding support and guidance to underground operations such as Charge-up Crews, Bogger Operators and Long Hole Operators, and Service CrewsCommunicating effectively with engineers, geologists, supervisors, and the survey team to ensure drilling to planConducting thorough pre-starts, basic maintenance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in headings and work areas
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
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📌 Jumbo Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia