About this role
<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>4 days, 4 nights, 6 days off roster</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Residential in Kambalda/Kalgoorlie</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Operate Komatsu Excavators at St Ives Gold Mine</strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </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 operate excavators to extract ore and waste while minimising dilution and ore loss. You will support production targets and safe mining practices as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine.</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 style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">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">Relocation support offered if relocating to the Kalgoorlie area</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 style="list-style-type:disc"> <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 operating excavators in surface mining production</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Experience with PC3000 and PC2000 excavators, highly regarded</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Operate excavators to load ore and waste according to production plans</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Support operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and maximise production</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Complete pre-starts, inspections, and preventative maintenance on operated equipment</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> CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 JULY 2026</strong></span></p>