Indigenous Drill & Blast Trainee

About Us:

Action Drill & Blast is a leading integrated drill and blast contractor in Australia committed to delivering operational excellence and innovation, while ensuring the health and wellbeing of our people. Our values of Safety
,
Integrity
, Teamwork and
Innovation are the foundation everything we do at Action Drill & Blast. These values are not just words, they are guiding principles that shape our decisions, define our culture and have driven the long-term success of our business.

We are fortunate to have a long-term drill & blast contract at Castle Hill Mining Operations, on Marlinyu Ghoorlie (Karlamaya Kapurn) country, about 40 minutes from Coolgardie and 60 minutes from Kalgoorlie.

With Indigenous support partners, we are inviting applications for Drill & Blast Trainees from local mob that:

• Have completed a successful year of study in a certificate course via TAFE, Future Pathways or similar
• Identify with the opportunity to work on country, as Marlinyu Ghoorlie and other local knowledge holders
• Are over 18 years old
• Have an active C class manual drivers licence, not on Probationary status

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, you will:

• Learn to prepare the blast via handling, storage and transport of explosives, operate support equipment such as IT Loaders, operate Blast Hole Drill Rigs – all in an open cut mining gold operation.
• Ensure work documentation (mostly via I-pad and mobile app) is completed.
• Learn to operate a range of other equipment and vehicles.
• Undertake a dedicated training program for Certificate III Surface Extraction Operations.
• Work well with others, displaying a positive and friendly attitude, ask questions, listen to feedback and be respectful.

• Trainee Drill & Blast level rate of pay at $46.31 per hour on a 14 days on / 7 days off roster; commencing dayshift only (night shift once competent).
• Dedicated trainers and mentors, plus support to complete a Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.
• Assistance in the mobilisation, document and induction process via sessions in Kalgoorlie.
• Free charter bus travel from Kalgoorlie to site.
• Full uniform, PPE and other equipment requirements.
• Site orientation day prior to full mobilisation.
• Accommodation at brand new site camp with great food and friendly after-hours activities.
• A permanent position with ongoing training, learning and career development opportunities.
• Recognition and reward for your commitment and contribution to the company over time.
• Membership benefits of Paraplegic Benefits Fund to provide additional protection and support for you in case of unforeseen events.
• Comprehensive company benefits including Income Protection Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Range of corporate discounts including private health insurance, access to salary sacrificing options and an employee discount platform with access to over 450 retailers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments including a drug and alcohol screen.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via  and we will get back to you ASAP.

To apply for the position, you will need to provide a current CV/resume with two contactable referees. Action Drill & Blast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.