Loader Operator (Western Australia)

About the Role As our next Loader Operator to proudly represent our Production Mining Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you’re a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward. Location: FIFO Perth to Iron Bridge Mine (7 days on / 14 days off). Salary sacrifice options available for applicants outside WA. BIBO available for Port Hedland residents. Permanent full‑time role with development and upskilling opportunities. Excellent new facilities – Japal Village. Responsibilities
- Operating machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output.
- Complying with Thiess policies and procedures.
- Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor.
- Ensuring floor levels are maintained.
- Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances.
- Maintaining stockpiles, dumps and haul roads to ensure flow in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operating, driving and moving material as directed to prepare operating areas and roads.
- Setting and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
- Carrying out pre‑start checks. Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience operating a CAT 994 Loader in a production mining operation, including loading at the ROM; equivalent experienced with Komatsu WA or Le Tourneau.
- Possess strong mining operational skills and be able to demonstrate ability in maintaining pit floors and bunds in a mining production workplace.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of ore mark‑ups and pit configuration.
- Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times.
- Valid Australian driver’s licence. Benefits
- Full camp facilities provided.
- Two gyms – a women’s only gym, sports games and gym classes.
- Outdoor swimming pool, basketball/volleyball court, soccer pitch and hiking tracks.
- Recreation rooms (pool table, darts, etc.).
- High quality food options (including made to order).
- In‑room entertainment with own‑device casting ability and Wi‑Fi.
- Newly built crib hut.
- Thiess commitment to training and development.
- Salary sacrifice options, flights and novated leasing.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail products. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpta3