Underground Nipper

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew gold mine
• Build valuable underground mining experience with a global gold producer
• Underground mining experience required

The Opportunity

As a Nipper, you’ll play a vital underground support role, working alongside underground production and development crews to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, this is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that provides a solid foundation and genuine pathway to underground operator roles.

If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
• 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
• 18 weeks parental leave
• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
• Direct 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous underground mining experience as a Nipper or Truck Driver
• Physically fit and experience working in physically challenging environments
• Strong safety focus and compliance mindset
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability and strong communication skills
• Current manual Driver’s License
• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
• Able to provide a satisfactory National Polick Clearance

About the Role

• Supporting underground crews through equipment delivery, waste removal, ground support and general assistance
• Off-siding Jumbo operators with ground support tasks such as bolting, meshing, heading setup, and service crew activities, as required
• Completing pre-starts, identifying & reporting hazards and ensuring excellent housekeeping
• Ensuring fitness-for-work on all rostered days and contributing to a strong safety culture

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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