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:

We have several opportunities for an experienced Heavy Vehicle (HV) Fitter to join the Mobile Plant team in Ballarat. This is the perfect opportunity to get into Mining Maintenance, ditch FIFO and live close to home!

The position reports to Mobile Plant Leading Hands. 

Roster:  7:7 rotating rosters, Wednesdays to Tuesdays 

Hours:   12-hour shifts

Days: 7am-7pm

Nights: 7pm-7am

The key responsibilities in this role will be the safe and productive execution of a variety of duties including:

• Undertaking scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance of the company's heavy vehicle fleet, including Sandvik, Cat, Normet, Volvo and Atlas vehicles and equipment.

• Responding to machinery breakdowns promptly and undertake quality repairs in a timely manner.

• Servicing and preventative maintenance on Jumbos, Loaders and Trucks.

• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of faults, and recommending servicing interventions that improve the operational efficiency of the company's heavy vehicle fleet

• Rectifying machinery breakdowns in an underground environment promptly and undertake quality repairs in a timely manner.

• Ensuring completion of all shift paperwork including service sheets, work orders and daily shift reports.

• Completing all JSA's, risk assessments and documentation to ensure all work is completed safely and as per schedule. 

To be successful in this role:

• Relevant mechanical Trade certificates.  

• Previous experience working with Mining or heavy earth moving machinery, Volvo & Detroit engines.

• Ability to commit to a continuous 7/7 rotating roster, day and night.

• Ability to work underground, on 12-hour shifts 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment. 

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Mining industry is highly desirable but not essential.

• Other relevant backgrounds could include heavy earth machinery and agriculture.

• Previous experience in parts ordering using an ERP system (such as Pronto) is also highly desirable. 

• Commitment to a respectful and cooperative work environment in line with company policies and company expectations.

Benefits

• Centrally located in Ballarat.

• Be home every night - no FIFO or camps. 

• Excellent remuneration and benefits.

• Company issued uniform, which is fully laundered on site for you.

• State-of-the-art workshop.

• On-the-job training and professional development.

• Flexible, supportive, encouraging team environment.

• 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.