About this role
<ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>8/6-4/3 FIFO roster from Perth</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Permanent role with a leading gold producer </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Bring your experience within underground mining & ventilation</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will work closely with a diverse team, reporting to the Mine Ventilation Superintendent to optimise ventilation demand and supply to support efficient gold extraction and maximise business value for our Underground Mining Team at Granny Smith Gold Mine.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Why You’ll Love Working for Us:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk213923844"></a>6% site allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">$10K employee referral bonus</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive ventilation planning across LOM, quarterly, weekly and monthly horizons to support production, safety and long-term mine strategy, ensuring all statutory requirements and records are accurately maintained.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead clear ventilation coordination and communication by defining constraints, issuing instructions, and providing direction to mining teams, underground personnel, contractors and graduates.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support continuous improvement and project delivery through involvement in ventilation projects, capital infrastructure planning, and monitoring of ventilation system performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure that all statutory responsibilities and obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner and that accurate and up to date record keeping is maintained and communicated to underground personnel to ensure that short and long term planning of the ventilation circuit with mine development and needs of the mine</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Carry out the legislated duties of the Ventilation Officer under WA legislation.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recognised Tertiary Degree in Bachelor of Engineering, or hold the full qualifications to be appointed under Schedule 26 of the Work Health and Safety regulations 2022</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A manual driver’s licence.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Completion of all required WHS risk management units as well as the required legislation examination</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and mining software such as Deswik CAD with experience with Ventsim Design would be highly regarded.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About Gold Fields</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.</span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">How to Apply</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at <a href="https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia">https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 JULY 2026</strong></span></p>