Water Cart Operator

Vault Minerals

Posted on:  16th Jun 2026

Operate a Water Cart to undertake dust suppression activities across haul roads, operational areas and stockpiles.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Deflector Site Overview

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.

What we offer:

  • This position will be offered on an 14:14 roster 
  • A short one hour flight time from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton area
  • Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
  • Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
  • Career development opportunities and great company culture

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Operate surface water carts to undertake dust suppression activities across haul roads, operational areas, stockpiles, laydown yards, workshops, and other designated locations to maintain safe working conditions and environmental compliance.
  • Use mobile equipment, including front-end loaders and other authorised machinery, to support a range of surface operational activities.
  • Assist with the loading, handling, transport, and placement of materials including aggregates, waste rock, fill materials, consumables, and other site resources as directed.
  • Support shotcrete and concrete batching.
  • Undertake surface road maintenance and minor civil works activities, including material placement, road repairs, drainage maintenance, and stockpile management.

About You:

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in UG operations operating an underground machinery
  • Experience in operating earth moving equipment such as water carts, graders, front end loaders and light trucks
  • WA Manual Driver’s License (HR Preferred)
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • Water Cart Verification of Competency (VOC)

Additional Benefits:  

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

o Novated Lease Vehicles

o Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.

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