About Us:

Join the Ballarat Gold Mine – A Career and Lifestyle Opportunity

Located just 100km west of Melbourne, the Ballarat Gold Mine is nestled within the thriving regional city of Ballarat, an area currently experiencing unprecedented growth and development. This presents a unique opportunity for professionals seeking both career advancement and a balanced lifestyle.

At Ballarat Gold Mine, we offer more than just a job — we provide the chance to become part of a vibrant local community, with access to quality schools, healthcare, and amenities. Say goodbye to FIFO or remote work, and hello to stability, family life, and a true work-life balance in a major regional centre.

Whether you're looking to grow your career or settle down in a supportive and dynamic environment, Ballarat Gold Mine is your opportunity to thrive — professionally and personally in a residential role.

Role:

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Service Crew Member to join the Underground Mining team. Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor

Main Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for general ore crew and waste development crew tasks, perform service crew duties and assist with small civil projects relevant to their qualifications.

Other tasks include:

Ensure operations are conducted in compliance with the site’s Planning Permit and Mining Licence Conditions and any additional imposed operating limits.

Complete all paperwork to a high standard.

Conduct inspections of the work area to ensure adequate ventilation and confirm the area is safe to commence work.

Ensure the workplace is cleaned and tidied upon job completion.

Ensure pre-starts are conducted on equipment and any faults are reported to Maintenance and Shift Supervisor.

Carry out the installation of mine services and perform daily mining tasks safely and in compliance with mine standards

Ensure clear and concise communications with all operators during shift changeovers including a thorough handover to the incoming Service Crew to ensure they are fully informed of events, ongoing activities and requirements for the upcoming shift.

About You:

To be successful in the role, you will possess:

Mandatory:

Experienced in Service Crew activities

Completion of site-specific training program to achieve standard of competency in the required equipment

3+ years previous experience in Underground mining

Sound knowledge of underground operations

Very high standard of safety focus, and observance and compliance with all safety policies and procedures

Competency in the prescribed SWP’s

Competency in use of PPE

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, team building skills and organisational skills

Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills

Desirable

Experience in working in a narrow-vein mining method

Benefits:

Residential mine, located centrally in booming Ballarat - live close to home, no more FIFO

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Excellent roster (7:7, Wednesdays to Tuesdays), 12-hr shifts

Uniforms supplied and fully laundered on site

Flexible and supportive team

Ongoing training and professional development

EAP

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.