Jumbo Operator

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.

Darlot Site Overview

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

What we offer:

• This position will be offered on an 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth
• An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
• Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
• Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
• Career development opportunities and great company culture

The Jumbo Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate drilling of underground development headings in accordance with mine plans. This includes installing ground support, face preparation, and general jumbo operation duties.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Operate twin-boom and/or single-boom jumbos to safely and accurately drill development headings.
• Mark up faces for drilling and ground support installation.
• Install ground support including bolts, mesh, and straps.
• Conduct scaling operations to remove loose rock.
• Perform pre-start inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Liaise with engineers, surveyors, and geologists.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Complete shift reports, drill logs, and maintenance logs.
• Take responsibility for the underground nipper whiles assisting setup, bolting, meshing and boring.

About You:

• Minimum 3–5 years recent experience operating Jumbo rigs in underground hard rock mining
• Experience operating Atlas Copco, Sandvik, or similar jumbos
• Current WA Manual Driver’s License (C-Class)
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• Nationally Accredited Working at Heights Certification

Additional Benefits:  

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

o Novated Lease Vehicles

o 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.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.