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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.At Westgold, we do more than minewe own and operate our deposits, maintain our own mining equipment, and run our processing plants. We''re deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our employees, communities, and the environment.Our award-winning Apprentice Program offers a hands-on learning experience designed to set you up for success. Youll be mentored by seasoned professionals and supported by structured training plans to help you become the skilled tradesperson you aspire to be. With real-world exposure to the mining industry, our program combines practical experience with dedicated support.We offer a family-friendly 8/6 roster and a progressive training model that makes it easy to transition into mining and FIFO life.Westgold currently has multiple opportunities for both entry-level and mature-age apprentices to join our Mobile Maintenance and Fixed Plant Maintenance teams. We welcome motivated individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities who are seeking long-term careers in the following trade areas:Electrical Apprentice (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician)Auto Electrical Apprentice (Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology)Boilermaker Apprentice (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade ( Boilermaking /welding))Diesel Fitter Apprentice (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology)Light Vehicle Fitter Apprentice (Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology)Mechanical Fitter Apprentice (Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade)What are we looking for in an apprentice?We are looking for individuals: from diverse backgrounds that have digital and numerical literacy awareness with developed fine motor skills for using essential tools with analytical and creative thinking skills with an agile and flexible approach to life and learning who are motivated, self-aware and curious that have an affinity for understanding how things work and wanting to solve problemsEssential attributes: The right to work in Australia Pre-trade qualifications in mechanical engineering, automotive or electrical Work experience in mechanical engineering, automotive, electrical or trade assisting Mathematics and/or physics at senior high schoolThe Westgold Offer:A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producerA range of benefits including:Performance based bonusGroup salary continuous insuranceA health and wellness allowance Health insurance discountA 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 leaveSalary sacrifice optionsEmployee 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 criterias 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 drivers 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.auWestgold 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.At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career.Coming to work every day isn''t just about getting the job done, it''s about camaraderie, it''s about feeling a sense of achievement and it''s about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates.Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation.Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality.With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee.Introduce yourselfDon''t see your dream role but still want to introduce yourself?A day in the life of our underground workforceCheck out this video to see what its like.. #J-18808-Ljbffr