Join Vault Minerals during an exciting growth period
Position will be offered on a 14:14 roster from Perth
Great chance for career advancement Provision of a quality and timely long hole drilling service of the ore body. 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 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions. Deflector Site Overview 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.

What we offer
This position will be offered on an 14:14 roster
A short one hour flight time from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton area
Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring recent employees
Career development prospects and great company culture

Key responsibilities
of this role will include:
Operate long hole production drills safely and efficiently for stope production purposes.




Set up drilling rigs accurately according to drill designs and plans.
Perform collaring, drilling, and reaming activities to mine plans and survey specifications.
Monitor drilling operations and ground conditions; report any hazards or inconsistencies.
Carry out minor troubleshooting, adjustments, and first-line maintenance on drill rigs.
Complete pre-start checklists, shift reports, and hole progress logs accurately.
Coordinate with the Mining Engineers, Surveyors, and Supervisors to optimise drilling accuracy and performance.
Maximise rig utilisation by ensuring timely setup, relocation, auto-drilling at end of shift and shift handovers.
Manage drill consumables efficiently and report shortages promptly. About You:
Minimum 1 year experience in UG Longhole drilling operations
WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
Senior First Aid
Working at heights Additional

Benefits:
Novated Lease Vehicles
Salary Sacrifice
Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education Our Recruitment Process As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

📌 Longhole Operator Geraldton
🏢 Vault Minerals
📍 Geraldton