Allrounder Operator

• Operator brand new Hitachi and Cat ancillary equipment
• FIFO from Perth on a 14:7 or 15:13 roster.
• KOTH Mine site provides excellent camp and gym facilities.

KOTH Mine Site is recruiting Allrounder Operators for its transition to an Owner-Operator operation.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

What We Offer

• This position will be offered on a 14:7 or 15:13 FIFO roster from Perth.
• An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points.
• Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle.
• Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees.
• Career development opportunities and great company culture.

King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. Undergoing significant expansion, KOTH is nearing completion of a 7.5 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant (previously 5.2Mtpa), providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Allrounder Operator role will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and productively operate a range of open pit mining equipment to support the achievement of daily and weekly mine plan objectives. The role requires versatility across multiple pieces of mobile plant while maintaining strict compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Operate a variety of open pit mobile plant equipment, including but not limited to:
• Excavators - HITACHI EX3600-7BH, EX2600-7BH & EX1200-7BH
• Dozer - CAT D10TT
• Loader - CAT 992
• Grader - CAT 16JOY-SZ
•  Water cart - CAT 777
• Haul trucks (where required)
• Carry out prestart inspections and complete all required documentation.
• Perform tasks in accordance with mine plans, production schedules, and supervisor instructions.
• Support excavation, loading, bulk earthworks, clean ups, rehandle, and ancillary tasks.
• Maintain appropriate bench, road, dump, and working area standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, Mine Controller, and other operators.

About You

• Proven background in hard rock or in gold mining operations, with extensive experience operating a wide range of heavy mining equipment in large-scale open-pit environments, including excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, water carts, and haul (dump) trucks.
• Experience working with fleet management systems, such as Wenco or equivalent mining fleet management technologies, is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of WA Mining Act, Regulations, and WHS legislation.
• Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class).

Additional Benefits:  

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• • Novated Lease Vehicles
  • Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.

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