RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie

WORK SITE: Binduli

ROSTER: 8:6 day shift only - 12hrs (Please note this role is Residential, not FIFO)

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 a drill and blast trainee at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to learn all aspects of the department and train under supervision in both drilling and blasting duties, depending on the operational requirements.

• Training Participation: Engage in company training plans to develop necessary skills and knowledge.
• Equipment Pre-starts: Inspect and prepare equipment before operation to ensure safety and functionality.
• Explosive Handling: Prime up and load explosives for blasting operations.
• Hole Stemming: Properly stem blast holes to facilitate successful blasting.
• Pattern Tying and Marking: Assist in tying patterns as per the plan and mark drill patterns accurately.
• Blast Support: Aid the Shotfirer in all aspects of the blast, including hole depth checks and following blast plans.
• Equipment Care and Maintenance: Operate equipment following best practices to minimize damage, report faults to maintenance, and ensure safe transportation of materials.
• Any other duties as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
• Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (Desirable).
• Strong commitment to safety and team player.

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.

Due to the increase in projects, we are seeking passionate Trainees to join our rapidly growing Open Pit Drill and Blast team.

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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.