About this role
<p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>8/6 Roster FIFO from Perth </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Lead Surface Drill & Blast Operations at St Ives Gold Mine</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>WA Shotfirer’s License, S26 & DGSC essential</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">In this role, you will lead and oversee safe, compliant, and efficient blasting activities as part of our Surface Mining, Drill & Blast team at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine. Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, as a Senior Shotfirer, you will provide technical expertise and on-the-ground leadership to support production outcomes and a strong safety culture.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Why Join Gold Fields?</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><a style="color:black" name="_Hlk213923844"></a>Permanent role with a leading gold producer </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Monthly private health allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">$10K employee referral bonus</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Skills & Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">WA Shotfirer’s Ticket and Dangerous Goods Security Card – essential</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Current S26 Certification is essential</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Current manual driver’s licence. HR license is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Experience in surface mining blasting operations, including demonstrated leadership or senior responsibilities</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Lead and supervise blasting activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and site procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Oversee explosives handling, storage, security, and QA audits</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Drive safety performance through risk management, pre-starts, and continuous improvement</span><br><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>About Gold Fields</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Start your journey with Gold Fields: <a style="color:black" href="https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia">https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong> CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 JULY 2026 </strong></span></p>