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Charge Up Operator

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Perth, WA

Westgold Resources · Perth, WA · Full time

Verified on 14 October 2026.

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 shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Charge Up Operators wanted!

Due to growth, we are seeking Charge Up Operators for permanent, full-time roles across our operations with a variety of rosters FIFO ex Perth.

The Role Includes:


  • Charging development headings and production stopes.
  • Handling and transporting explosive materials in a safe manner.
  • Working collaboratively with the team to ensure production targets are met.
  • Additional tasks as requested by Supervisor.


What Do I Need?

  • Preferred experience working underground as a Charge Up Operator.
  • Preferred DYNO Emulsion experience.
  • Normet experience preferred.
  • WA Shot Firers licence.
  • Hold a DGSC or willing to apply for one.
  • Manual Driver's licence.
  • The right to work in a permanent role in Australia.
  • Strong understanding of and commitment to safety.
  • National Police Clearance (issued within 12 months).

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

  • A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

  • A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

  • Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

  • 5 years' pro rata long service leave

  • Salary sacrifice options

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes 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’s which includes medical and 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 leads 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 inclusion@westgold.com.au

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. 

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