Underground Sampler
Norton Gold Fields
Posted 4 days ago
Location: Tuart
Roster: 8:6 (Day Shift and Night Shift)
Residential: Kalgoorlie/Boulder (Residential Role Only No FIFO)
About Us
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers, operating across the world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields. With multiple expansion projects underway, our vision is to be the leading gold producer in safety, teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking an Underground Sampler to join our Geology team. This hands-on role is critical in ensuring the highest ore quality is delivered from our underground operations. You’ll be collecting and dispatching geological samples, mapping ore headings, assisting with drill core processing, and supporting our geologists with accurate data capture.
Key Responsibilities
Mark-up, sampling, and mapping of underground ore headings
Collection, preparation and dispatch of geological samples
Core yard duties: orientation, photography, cutting, sampling & storage
Assist with drill core and sludge sampling programs
Accurate data entry into production tracking systems (e.g. DataShed, Excel, LogChief, MPX)
Liaise with geologists, jumbo operators, supervisors, and mine crews to ensure ore quality and minimise dilution
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and actively participate in safety initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Current WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence
Strong safety focus and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Computer literacy (Excel, Word; exposure to mining software desirable)
Ability to pass pre-employment medical & provide National Police Clearance
Forklift ticket, Senior First Aid, Working at Heights (desirable).
Why Norton?
Competitive salary + site & residential allowances ($16.8k total per annum)
Annual STIP bonus of up to 10%
$12k residential allowance (Kalgoorlie-Boulder based employees only)
Fully funded family private health insurance (GU Health Gold Cover)
Life, TPD insurance or allowance
Pro-rata long service leave after 5 years, 13 weeks after 10 years
Supportive team culture and strong safety focus
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application or forward your application to [email protected].
Please note that when you apply, you agree for Norton to conduct police verification check on you.
About Norton Gold Fields
Norton Gold Fields Limited (Norton or “the Company”) is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers, with annual production of more than 178,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie gold region, including a highly prospective tenement package of 1,092km² surrounding the 3.3Mtpa Paddington Mill.
Norton acquired the Bullabulling Gold Project near Coolgardie in 2014, including a series of granted mining leases, prospecting licences and exploration licences. Historically, Bulabulling was a near-surface open pit gold mining producer in the 1990's. Norton aims to review and advance the project towards production.
Norton has Mineral Resources of 10.35Moz, gold Ore Reserves of 1.11Moz and a mine life in excess of ten years, with considerable exploration upside from more than 80 known prospects across its tenement package.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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