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:
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Shotfirer to join the Underground Mining team. Reporting to the Underground Shift Supervisor, the Shotfirer is responsible for:
* Ensure and promote the maintenance of safety standards by completing and complying with all relevant JSAs, risk assessments, Stepbacks and other safety procedures.
* Collaborate with the Mine Foreman, Underground Shift Supervisor and Drill & Blast Engineers to ensure the drill and blast activities are executed safely, successfully and efficiently.
* Set out and fire shots in accordance with the approved Drill and Blast plan.
* Ensure that drill plans and shot reports are completed and submitted to the Mine Foreman.
* Assist Engineers with blast designs and productivity control measures.
* Maintain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of all drill and blast related contracts and project specifications.
* Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to meet the requirements of the Mining Superintendent's specifications.
* Maintain an organised filing system and ensure all auditable information is properly filed and easily accessible.
* Maintain regular and effective communication and feedback with the Shift Supervisor and colleagues
* Ensure all safety and operational documentation is completed neatly, accurately and in a timely manner
About You:
To be successful in the role, you will possess:
Mandatory:
* Valid and current Victorian "Blasting Explosives" license (Black Ticket)
* 3+ years previous experience in Underground mining as the designated Shotfirer.
* Experience and qualifications suitable to carry out the statutory responsibilities of executing drill and blast activities.
* Very high standard of safety focus, and observance and compliance with all safety policies and procedures
* Victorian C-Class Driver's licence
* Have or can successfully obtain a Senior First Aid certificate, Oxy Viva and defibrillator accredited training.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal, team building skills and organisational skills
* Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills
Desirable
Experience in working in a narrow-vein mining method
Benefits:
* Residential mine, located centrally in booming Ballarat - live close to home, no more FIFO
* Excellent remuneration and benefits
* Excellent roster (7:7, Wednesdays to Tuesdays), 12-hr shifts
* Uniforms supplied and fully laundered on site
* Flexible and supportive team
* Ongoing training and professional development
* 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.