About Us:

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a successful gold explorer and producer operating within Victoria’s renowned gold belt. Under new ownership, the company has entered an exciting growth phase, focused on unlocking new opportunities and maximising the potential of its assets.

Our primary operation is the Ballarat Gold Mine, a high-grade, residential underground gold mine that commenced production in September 2011 and consistently produces between 40,000 and 50,000 ounces of gold per year.

Located just 100 km west of Melbourne, Ballarat offers the benefits of regional living while experiencing solid growth and development—making it an ideal place to live and The Role:

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, your key responsibility will be the safe and productive operation of R1700/Sandvik 514 loaders primarily for CRF filling but also stope/development bogging and installation of services/other work as required.

Roster:

7/7 Roster, rotating days & nights

Key responsibilities:

- Conducting pre-start inspections of mobile equipment
- Inspecting work area to identify any potential hazards
- Safe operation of CAT R1700 and Sandvik LH514 loaders
- CRF filling operations
- Stope and development bogging
- Operating mobile equipment including haul truck and loader efficiently and in a safe manner




- Completion of all shift paperwork including pre-starts, shift plod card and step backs
- Reporting any equipment damage immediately and in accordance with Victory Minerals requirements

About you:

- Previous experience in an underground mine environment with proven capability to efficiently perform a range of underground mine activities including bogging; experience with CRF advantageous
- High standard of safe behaviour with a strong team focus, work ethic and a capacity for handling multiple tasks in a dynamic production environment;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision in a small team environment;

Commitment to a respectful and cooperative work environment in line with Victory Minerals policies and company expectations.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly rates.
- Residential mine – no FIFO, live and work locally in Ballarat
- 7/7 lifestyle roster.
- Stable, long-term employment
- Career development opportunities.
- Company-supplied uniforms, fully laundered on site
- Supportive and flexible team environment

Victory Minerals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and Indigenous Australians.

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