This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing underground gold mining operation based near Ballarat in regional Victoria.
The site is well established and continues to invest in its underground operations, mining fleet and maintenance capability. You'll join an experienced, close-knit maintenance team offering a supportive working environment, long-term stability and genuine opportunities for career progression.
DIDO in Victoria - Accommodation, Food and Fuel Support
This is a Victorian DIDO opportunity suited to experienced underground fitters who want to move away from interstate FIFO while continuing to earn a strong mining rate.
For candidates who are not currently based within daily driving distance of Ballarat, support will be provided by Marble to make the opportunity financially and practically achievable.
DIDO role based near Ballarat, Victoria
Accommodation provided at no cost
Cabin or motel-style accommodation while working your roster
Food and fuel allowances available
Relocation assistance for candidates looking to move to Ballarat permanently
Ideal for Victorian candidates or interstate fitters wanting to leave FIFO behind
Roster and Hours
You'll work a balanced seven-on, seven-off rotating roster across days and nights:
7 days on / 7 days off
7 nights on / 7 days off
Day shift: 6:00am-6:00pm
Night shift: 6:00pm-6:00am
This roster provides consistent hours, robust earning potential and a full week off between each rotation.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll join the underground maintenance team with a primary focus on production drill rigs and associated underground mining equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
Underground breakdown repairs and diagnostics
Hydraulic, mechanical and basic electrical fault-finding
Component change-outs and general repairs
Assisting with equipment rebuilds and inspections




Completing workshop and underground maintenance activities
Maintaining accurate maintenance and safety records
Working closely with operators and the wider maintenance team
Identifying opportunities to improve fleet reliability
Minimising equipment downtime and supporting production targets
The Equipment
The role will primarily involve maintenance and repairs across:
Sandvik underground production drill rigs
Underground mobile mining equipment
Ancillary underground equipment
Previous experience maintaining Sandvik production drills will be highly regarded; however, candidates with strong experience across similar underground drills may also be considered.
Your Skills and Experience
To be considered, you'll ideally bring:
Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanical trade qualification
Previous underground mining experience & experience maintaining underground production drill rigs
Sandvik drill experience highly regarded
Strong hydraulic, mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills
Experience completing breakdowns, servicing and preventative maintenance plus the ability to complete component change-outs and repairs
Reliable attitude and strong work ethic plus the ability to work effectively within a close-knit maintenance team
Good communication and troubleshooting skills
The Opportunity
Approximately
$85ph + super
through Marble
Balanced 7:7 days-and-nights roster
Victorian DIDO opportunity
Accommodation provided at no cost with additional food and fuel allowances available
Relocation support for suitable candidates
Long-term job security with a growing underground operation
Supportive maintenance team and established site culture
Genuine career progression for strong performers
Ideal for fitters wanting to leave FIFO & still work in mining, locally
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📌 Drill Fitter (Melbourne)
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