Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
Permanent full time position.
Roster on offer is an 2:2 from Perth
Communications Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting remote‐controlled underground mining equipment
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September **** to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.
Reporting to the
Electrical Supervisor,
the
Communications Technician
will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting remote‐controlled underground mining equipment, including hardline communication systems used with Caterpillar loaders. The role ensures reliable control, monitoring, and connectivity to support secure and efficient underground operations. Secondary responsibilities include installing and servicing fibre‐optic cabling throughout the underground mine, maintaining the site's communications infrastructure, and providing support for instrumentation systems used in mining operations.
This position will be offered on an 2:2 roster FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Install, inspect, and maintain two‐way radios, repeaters, and in‐vehicle communication systems for heavy and light mobile equipment.
Maintain and troubleshoot fleet management, telemetry, and condition monitoring systems
Ensure reliable Wi‐Fi, LTE, or microwave communications across workshops, pits, mobile equipment and underground network




Conduct routine preventative maintenance and fault rectification on communication and network infrastructure used by the mobile maintenance team.
Maintain, Troubleshoot and repair the Hardline remote operating system in its entirety onsite.
Provide support to the Maintenance team with low voltage electrical systems.
Provide timely support to maintenance teams to resolve communication and connectivity issues impacting equipment or data flow.
Work collaboratively with the IT and operations teams to support data transfer and system integration.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment configurations, and issue resolutions.
Support implementation of new communication technologies or system upgrades within the maintenance environment.
Participate and support development of relevant trade competencies that the business outlines in alignment with the job role during ongoing employment such as Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Information Technology (or equivalent trade qualification).
About You:
Relevant competency in communication systems with mobile equipment and mining infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in maintaining and troubleshooting two‐way radio and in‐vehicle communications systems.
Familiarity with fibre, copper, and wireless communications.
Proven ability to work safely and independently in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Working knowledge of mobile fleet management or telemetry systems.
WA Driver's License (manual C Class)
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
ACMA Open Cabler Registration
Optical fibre endorsement
What We Offer:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
Competitive Salary
Paid Parental Leave
Novated Lease Vehicles
Trade tools
FIFO Travel
Portable Electronic Devices
Self‐Education
Airport Lounge Membership
Our Recruitment Process:
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre‐employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
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📌 Communications Technician (Geraldton)
🏢 Vault Minerals
📍 Geraldton