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.
Ready to break into underground mining?
Westgold offers structured training, OEM support and hands‑on experience to help surface HD Fitters build strong underground maintenance careers.
THE WESTGOLD OFFER
Permanent full‑time role with competitive base + site & health allowances + STIP bonusLifestyle rosters to suit you (8/6-7/7)FIFO, DIDO or residential - Kambalda and KalgoorlieModern camps with ensuite rooms, gyms, pool, sports courts and great foodCareer growth through OEM training and internal development pathwaysDiscounted health insurance
THE ROLE
As An Underground HD Fitter, You Will
Maintain and service underground mobile equipmentDiagnose faults and complete breakdown & preventative maintenanceFollow maintenance schedules to minimise downtimeSupport maintenance planning and improvement initiativesLiaise with contractors and site stakeholdersAttend ongoing OEM training and upskilling sessions
Ideal for surface HD Fitters wanting to gain underground experience with full support.
THE FLEET
Hands‑on Exposure To Industry‑leading Equipment
CAT AD60 & AD63Volvo ITsNormet charge wagonsSandvik DD421‑60C & DD422i jumbosEpiroc E7C long‑hole drillsSandvik DS421‑C cable boltersCAT R2900G LoadersSandvik 621i Loaders
What You Need
WA C Class manual licenceRelevant trade qualification (HD Fitter / Diesel Mechanic)Underground or heavy industry experience (surface welcome)Experience with Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc or Volvo equipment (advantageous)CMMS experience (Pronto desirable)Diagnostic systems such as CAT ET or SIS (desirable)Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skillsSolid computer literacy (MS Office)
The Westgold Offer
A Range Of Advantages Including
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer 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 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
[email protected]
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.
📌 Surface HD Fitters - Ready To Go Underground? (Perth)
🏢 Westgold Resources
📍 Perth