Trades Assistant

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 share our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business. Newly created roles in full-time permanent positions with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle 8 days on 6 days off flying in and out on Tuesdays Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO and residential opportunities from Meekatharra & Cue – choose what works best for you Modern well‑equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, sports court and fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home A growing company that supports employee development THE ROLE Cleaning of heavy machinery in preparation for servicing Assisting tradespersons to safely complete works Cleaning of workshop and stocktaking of consumables Safely and efficiently operating buses and site vehicles as required throughout the site Ad hoc labouring duties as directed by your Supervisor Liaising with contractors and stakeholders as required WHAT DO I NEED Current HR Class Western Australian driver’s licence (essential) Forklift licence (essential) Valid and relevant trade qualifications, certificates and licences (desirable) Previous experience in construction or trades is a plus Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks Handy with tools and basic equipment Able to follow instructions and work well in a team A can‑do, team‑oriented attitude Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment Solid problem‑solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and be adaptable Excellent communication skills 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 Health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount A range of family and medical leave policies that include IVF, surrogacy and adoption Referral bonus – bring your mates along 5 years pro‑rate long service leave Salary sacrifice options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services and 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 which includes medical, 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 lead 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr