About Us:

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a successful gold explorer and producer in Victoria's gold belt. The company has entered an exciting new era, under new ownership and exploring untapped new opportunities. The primary focus is our high-grade underground gold mine in Ballarat, which started producing gold in December 2005, and consistently produces 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold per year.

The mine is located within the beautiful regional town of Ballarat (located just 100km west of Melbourne), which is experiencing unprecedented growth and development.

Role:

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Fixed Plant Maintenance Technician. The role reports to the Electrical and Fixed Plant Leading Hands.

Hours of Work:

7:7 roster, day shift only

12-hour days (7am to 7pm)

Tasks and Responsibilities

As a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter, you will be part of a small team who maintain the surface and underground mine infrastructure. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing surface and underground plant and equipment including fans, compressors, pipes and pumps (Mono, Flygt, Air and Grout) to ensure the continuity of operations of the mine.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is safety conscious, happy to be hands on, with a high level of mechanical aptitude. You are able to read mechanical diagrams and schematics, and work autonomously. You are comfortable in working in an underground environment and can commit to working 12 hour shifts, with the ability to flexibly change to suit the needs of the business, if required.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

Good communication skills both oral and written

Ability to work shift work, in an underground environment

Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a team member

Show initiative and motivation

Show respect and support for members of the team

Capable of engaging with a diverse group of people

Have a ‘can do’ attitude

Computer literacy

Ability to work well under pressure or in stressful situations

Strive for continuous improvement.

Desirable:

Relevant trade qualification Boilermaker/Fitter

Work Safe Ticket, Dogging/Rigging Ticket

Working at Heights Ticket

Forklift Licence and First Aid highly regarded

Experience underground highly desirable

Benefits

Centrally located in booming Ballarat

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Flexible, supportive, and great team environment

On the job training and support

On-site gym and other health benefits including EAP, mental and physical health support and benefits

This is a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding and challenging role, exceptional lifestyle offerings, all in a diversity-focused mining business. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and interviews scheduled thereafter.

Please note that as part of the process, you will be subject to a pre-employment medical, and police check, in order to be considered successful for this role. Only applicants with valid working rights will be considered.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, only successful candidates will be contacted. Enquiries from agencies are respectively declined.