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Westgold · Onsite · Perth, WA

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

  • Full-time, permanent position based at our Beta Hunt site based in Kambalda
  • Remuneration includes base salary + site allowance + wellbeing allowance + up to 15% STI bonus + Superannuation
  • A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle – 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, flying in and out on Tuesdays
  • Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO, and residential opportunities in Kambalda & Kalgoorlie
  • Well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, and a fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
  • A growing company that’s supports employee’s development

THE ROLE

  • Assist with the installation, testing, maintenance and record keeping of mechanical equipment.
  • Undertake routine daily workplace, machinery/equipment inspections and pre-starts at areas of responsibility
  • Complete daily PM tasks and record equipment history
  • Use the safety database (INX) to complete individual training and LMS procedures
  • Ensure risk assessments and workplace inspections are conducted to identify hazards and associated risks and implement effective control measures with the use of Step-backs and JSEA
  • Actively participate in OHSE discussions at Pre-start and Safety meetings.
  • Reporting of incidents and near miss events
  • Basic dewatering generator maintenance and inspection including pipelines, flow meters and refueling
  • Shutdown preparation

WHAT DO I NEED

  • Current “C” Class Manual Western Australian driver’s licence
  • Work experience in gold, heavy industry, mineral processing environment or equivalent
  • First aid/ confined space /working at height (Desirable)
  • Basic computer literacy skills.
  • Dogging (Desirable)
  • Poly welding (Desirable)
  • Rigging and Dogging (Desirable)
  • Scaffolding (Desirable)

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

  • Performance based bonus

  • Group salary continuous insurance

  • A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

  • A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

  • Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

  • 5 years' pro rata long service leave

  • Salary sacrifice options

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. 

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About Westgold

At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates. Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation. Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality. With the guidance of

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