Ventilation Engineer

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.

We are looking for an experienced Ventilation Engineer for one of our key operations, on an 8/6 roster!

Reporting to the Alternate Underground manager, the Ventilation Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise across one of our key underground operations.

Ideal for a highly experienced ventilation professional seeking a technically influential role during an exciting period of growth.

Why this role?

• Join a large-scale, long-life underground operation with strong future growth.
• Build your career with a multi-site operator offering genuine internal progression opportunities.
• Access external training and development to support your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review short and long-term underground ventilation plans.
• Manage and optimise ventilation systems.
• Ventilation modelling and simulation using VentSim.
• Deliver ventilation-related projects, audits and system improvements.
• Monitor ventilation performance and provide regular reporting.
• Ensure compliance with WA mining legislation and company standards.
• Identify energy efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operational and technical stakeholders to support mine planning and performance.

About you:

• Extensive underground mine ventilation experience

• VentSim modelling and ventilation planning capability.

• Strong knowledge of WA Mining Regulations and ventilation compliance requirements.

• Satisfy requirements for appointment as onsite ventilation officer

• Experience managing major ventilation projects and contractors.

• Proven ability to identify and implement ventilation optimisation initiatives.

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.

• Current C Class Driver's Licence

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 [email protected]

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.