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 FIFO ex 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>Opportunity to start the first satellite pits at Gruyere – be part of the team that was there before Day 1 </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Drive delivery of the works before mining, and make sure that the open pit planning and design sets up Golden Highway to become a high-performing gold mining operation</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Apply your open pit engineering experience using Deswik and Alastri</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">You’ll make a meaningful impact by delivering safe and efficient short to medium-term open pit mine planning, design and scheduling activities for our Mining team at Gruyere. Your expertise will support the development of the optimal extraction of gold while collaborating closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with site safety and environmental standards. You will work with the wider Gruyere team and our business partners to start a new mine.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Why You’ll Love Working for Us</strong></span></p> <ul> <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</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Annual bonus, long-term incentive plan and monthly private health insurance allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave</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>What You’ll Do</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 open pit optimisation, design, scheduling and reserve evaluation activities to support safe and efficient mine planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare pit layouts, infrastructure designs and technical reports for mining studies, approvals and project development stages.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Deliver technical and economic analysis including dilution modelling, fleet requirements, pit staging and project evaluations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate with operational readiness teams, business partners and external consultants to ensure high-quality, timely delivery the new Golden Highway mining project.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering and manual driver’s licence</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Proven, extensive open pit engineering experience (planning and operational)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Understanding of mining and environmental approvals</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Proficient in mining software such as Deswik, Alastri and Microsoft Office</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">A Western Australian Quarry Manager’s ticket or the ability to hold one would be an advantage.</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 believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.</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"><span style="color:black">To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at</span> <a href="https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia">https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia</a></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>