Job Description
Join Norton and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow your career as an established gold miner. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
WORK SITE: Binduli or Golden Cities
ROSTER: 7:7 - 12hrs (Residential) or 2:1 - 12hrs (FIFO or Residential)
PACKAGE
Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Residential Allowance
- Site Allowance
- Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance
- Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance
- Mental Health Programs
- Gym Membership Discount
- Other Benefits
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to safely drive large mining equipment to move extracted materials including ore and waste rock from the mining pit to dumping areas. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep, and teamwork for efficient mining operations.
Operate excavators/dozers/graders/trucks such as 1250 Komastsu , D10 dozers , Cat 14 & 16 M graders , Komatsu 1500 truck , CAT 777, 785, 789 trucks and water carts .
Accurately interpret and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
Complete daily Take 5 and JSA risk assessments for task safety.
Use good judgment to select and improve correct procedures for safe and efficient operations.
Competently complete machine challenge evaluations.
Give clear directions when working with other machinery operators.
Minimize disruptions to loading and haulage.
ABOUT YOU
At least 12 months of all-rounder experience and 2 years of mining experience (Essential) .
Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver’s Licence (Essential) .
Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of Open-Pit mining equipment.
Good understanding of the following machines:
Dump Trucks: Komatsu 1500, CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Water Carts (or other similar machinery in dimension)
Graders: CAT 16M , 18M Graders
BENEFITS
Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world‑class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long‑term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10‑45 minutes from town.
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This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
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