Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a private, well-funded company that acquired the world renown Ballarat Gold mine in 2024 and has since invested approximately $125m into capital and growth of the project, significantly improving development and production at the same time. Mining is within what was historically the third highest Gold producing area in Australia (up until 1990) and consistently delivers approximately 30,000 to 40,000 ounces per annum with increased exploration rapidly growing potential for up to 60,000 to 80,000 ounces per annum.

The Mine is situated in the picturesque and bustling regional city of Ballarat. As one of Victoria's largest and most rapidly developing cities, Ballarat offers a family-friendly lifestyle, excellent schooling alongside the benefit of having Melbourne (one of the World’s most vibrant capital cities) just over an hour away.

CTF Operator/Project Crew

We're looking for a motivated CTF Operator/Project Crew Member to support a range of site projects. This role will initially operate on a 5:2, 4:3 roster, with the potential to transition to a 7:7 dayshift Roster. Reporting to the Electrical & Fixed Plant Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintenance and repair of underground plant and equipment, including:

CTF (Cemented Tails Fill) Duties:

Day to day running of the CTF to transport paste underground

Underground inspections of all pipelines, valves and associated apparatus of the CTF, replacing/maintenance on parts if needed

Installation of infrastructure on the surface and underground, including valves, pipes, cameras etc





Daily sampling of materials using correct tools to ensure quality mixtures

Ability to work unsupervised, have good communication and organisation skills

Surface:

Plumbing and building maintenance, replacing taps, pipes, decking boards etc.

Underground:

Assisting the Fixed Plant Fitter with pump repairs, mono servicing, repairs, and replacement

Small and major project work, pump station installs, fan installs, vent wall/door installs.

Maintain and working on the main dewatering system, air system and mine water system

Machine operations, eg: IT, Loaders

General:

Maintaining positive housekeeping and a safe work environment.

Organising for the supply of materials and equipment required to carry out maintenance and repairs activities.

Diagnosing faults and/or breakdowns of plant and equipment.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

Current Australian Drivers licence required

A Trade is highly desirable (e.g. Carpentry, handyman, Fitter, Boilermaker)

Knowledge, skills, and competencies around operating mechanised, lifting and handheld equipment

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Able to work in an underground environment and complete an Underground induction.

Ability to multi-task, change priorities, achieve tasks on time, all with minimal supervision.

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.

📌 CTF Operator (Ballarat)
🏢 Victory Minerals
📍 Ballarat