Overview
Gold Fields has been part of the Western Australian community for more than 19 years and is now the third largest gold producer in Australia. It operates four mines in WA’s historic Goldfields region including Agnew, Granny Smith, St Ives and Gruyere.
Gold Fields offers a diverse range of job opportunities across multiple operations and locations, currently employing approximately 1600 people on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis. Gold Field’s vision is to be the global leader in sustainable gold mining.
Head Office: 4/235 St George Terrace Perth WA 6000
Number of Employees: 1,600
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Operations
Agnew Gold Mine
Job Type: FIFO
Agnew Gold Mine comprises New Holland and Waroonga, both of which are underground operations 23km west of Leinster and employ more than 600 staff and contractors. Each year it produces more than 200,000 ounces of gold.
The majority of Agnew’s 650-strong workforce live permanently in Perth and commute to site on a fly-in, fly-out roster. Agnew offers a suite of services to its workforce including free gym, recreation facilities complete with games, a wet mess and outdoor sports facilities. Agnew also boasts a new accommodation camp. It is just over an hour flight from Perth or a 20-minute drive from Leinster. Employees fly to site on a chartered jet departing Perth Airport’s Terminal 2 twice weekly.
Most graduate and professional roles operate on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. Other rosters in operation include 4 days on, 3 days off; or 8 days on, 6 days off; 7 nights on, 7 days off, however these are typically for management or production employees.
St Ives Gold Mine
Job Type: Residential, FIFO and BIBO
St Ives Gold Mine is located 80km south of Kalgoorlie and is a combination of underground and open pit. It employs more than 800 staff and contractors and yields about 360,000 ounces each year. The workforce predominately lives in Kalgoorlie or Kambalda however, some senior managers and technical staff fly in from Perth. Bus transportation is offered to all residential employees to and from Kambalda and Kalgoorlie every day. Residential employees say that they enjoy the site’s family friendly rosters and supportive community-feel culture.
The site offers a variety of different rosters dependent on each department. For example, 5 days on, 5 nights on and 5 days off for operational employees; or 9 days on, 5 days off; or 8 days on, 6 days off; or even 5 days on and 2 days off for a variety of professional and operational support employees.
Granny Smith Gold Mine
Job Type: FIFO
The site comprises an underground mine with a 10-year mine life and is located 21km south of Laverton and 740km north-east of Perth. Travel to the site takes just over an hour from Perth via private charter. The Granny Smith Village offers a variety of facilities including a gym, group exercise classes including CrossFit, yoga, boxing, mixed netball, a purpose-built music room, 4G Telstra and WIFI, Foxtel and a tavern. A dedicated area for relaxation and socialising called the Gold Lounge has been established where residents can watch a movie or catch up with others in a quiet and comfortable setting. An active Social Club organises events throughout the year, including family visits at Christmas.
Most roles at the operation work 8 days on, 6 days off roster (days only) or 8 days on, 6 days off, then 7 nights on, 7 days off (days/nights). Granny Smith prides itself in being a welcoming and community-oriented workplace and village.
Gruyere Gold Mine
Job Type: FIFO
Gruyere is a 50/50 joint venture with Gold Road Resources and is located on the South Dorothy Hills Trend, 25km north-east of the Yamarna Belt discovery, Central Bore. Gruyere has an open pit with a 13-year mine life. The flight to Gruyere from Perth is 90 minutes, and employees stay in the Gruyere Village which boasts high speed WIFI, extensive sporting facilities such as a driving range, a well-equipped gym, basketball and soccer courts and a tavern.
These roles are permanent and offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster and are fly-in, fly-out from Perth. Benefits offered to permanent employees include a private health insurance allowance and quarterly bonuses.
Employment Programs
Apprenticeships
Gold Fields offers industry-leading apprenticeship training at each of its sites throughout the year. Their highly regarded Apprenticeship Program includes mentoring and skills-development advice from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable leaders in the mining industry.
St Ives recruit annually for apprentices with targeted recruitment of residents from the Kambalda and Kalgoorlie area. St Ives and Granny Smith have Trainee Programs for Open Pit and Underground Operators, Process Technicians and Administrators.
Graduates
Focusing on highly sought-after, industry-based skills-development, the Gold Fields Graduate Program provides an excellent start to a career in mining. Based on Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy best practice, the program offers tailored mentoring, technical development, open-pit or underground experience and role specific training to help with your success. Gold Fields run an annual graduate and vacation student intake at the end of quarter one each year for the following year. The Program is open to graduates in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Metallurgy.
Leadership Development
The various formal Leadership Development Programs at Gold Fields support potential supervisors up to senior management. The Programs are delivered by industry leading institutions and are available to all Gold Fields employees. The delivery of these Programs, aligned to the Gold Fields global leadership competencies, extends over a 12-month period and is facilitated across three study schools.
Scholarships
Various Bonded Scholarships are available each year through Gold Fields.
Vacation Work
Gold Fields regularly provide opportunities for students to experience work during their vacations and post information with selected universities when opportunities arise.
Current Job Vacancies
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Dozer Operator Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields- St Ives is currently seeking an Operator: Dozer to join their... -
Surface Mine Production Superintendent Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Surface Mining Manager at St Ives, you will be... -
Geotechnical Superintendent Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services, you will be... -
People and Engagement Lead Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located... -
Electrical Supervisor Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is... -
Senior Engineer : Mine Planning & Projects Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager: Long Term Mine Planning you will facilitate and... -
Geologist Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located... -
Safety Underground & Training Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator: Safety and Training, you will be responsible for the... -
People and Engagement Administrator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent : People & Engagement Service Delivery, you will... -
Purchasing Supervisor Part Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager, Supply Service Delivery, your main responsibility will... -
Operator : Process Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Environment Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Lead: Environment, you will be responsible for the management... -
People Services Administrator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent: People Services Delivery, you will be responsible for providing... -
Boilermaker – Processing Full Time
Reporting to the Coordinator: Maintenance you will be responsible for providing quality and timely preventative... -
Emergency Services & Security Officer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator: Emergency Services & Security, you will be responsible... -
Electrical Communications Technician Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Underground Eelctrical Coordinator and working within a group to... -
Training Advisor Full Time
Reporting to the Superintendent: Processing, the Training Advisor is primarily responsible to ensure the... -
Paste Fill Operator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Paste Fill Operator to join their... -
Senior Exploration Geologist Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Exploration Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing a team... -
Mechanical Leading Hand (Fixed) Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the UG Fixed Plant Coordinator at St Ives, you will... -
Process Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to to the Supervisor: Process (Shifts), you will be responsible for operating... -
Dewatering Technician Full Time
The mining maintenance team at Granny Smith have an opportunity for a Dewatering Technician... -
HD Fitter – Underground Full Time
The underground mobile maintenance at Granny Smith has an opportunity for an Underground HD Fitter... -
Underground Mine Geologist Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for providing quality underground... -
Process Supervisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator: Processing, you will be responsible for leading and managing... -
Tailings Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Regional Metallurgy Manager, you will work within a team overseeing... -
Trainee Opencut Truck Operator Fixed Term
Role Details Gold Fields St Ives is currently seeking a Trainee Truck Driver to join... -
Underground Projects Coordinator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent: Projects at Agnew, you will be responsible for the... -
Process Shift Supervisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator: Processing, you will be responsible for leading and managing... -
Projects Superintendent Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Superintendent: Projects to join... -
Mechanical Technician (Fixed) Full Time
The processing maintenance team at St Ives have an opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to... -
Electrical Technician (Underground) Full Time
Gold Fields – St Ives is currently seeking a Technician: Electrical to join their Underground... -
Mechanical Technician (Fixed) Full Time
The Fixed Plant maintenance team at St Ives have an opportunity for a Mechanical... -
Boilermaker Mechanical Technician Full Time
The fixed plant maintenance team at St Ives have an opportunity for a Boilermaker to... -
Site Medic Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located... -
Leading Hand : Mechanical (Mobile) Full Time
The underground mobile maintenance team at Granny Smith gold mine have an opportunity for a... -
Graduate (50D) Full Time
Gold Fields is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait... -
Mechanical Technician (Fixed) Full Time
The processing maintenance team at St Ives have an opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to... -
Supply Officer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Supply Supervisor, you will be providing issues, receipts and transport... -
Underground Truck Operator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking Operator Truck Drivers to work underground... -
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Senior Engineer: Geotechnical to join the team at... -
OHS Coordinator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the OHS Superintendent, you will be responsible for supporting and... -
Business Improvement Specialist Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Manager: business Improvement at St Ives, you will be responsible... -
Electrical (Underground) Technician Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Leading Hand at Agnew site, you will be responsible for... -
Underground Truck Operator Fixed Term
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking Operator Truck Drivers to work underground... -
Surface Mobile Fitter Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields – St Ives is currently seeking a Technician: Mechanical (Mobile) to... -
Senior Process Operator Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Mechanical Supervisor Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Training Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator: Training, you will be responsible for assisting with... -
Senior Business Improvement Specialist Full Time
Role Details: With increased focused on our key global strategic pillar of Asset Optimisation, we... -
Technical Services Superintendent Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services at St Ives, you will be... -
Service Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Supervisor: Mechanical (Mobile), you will be responsible for maintaining oil... -
Surface Truck Operator Full Time
Gold Fields is currently seeking a Truck Driver to join their Surface Mining Team at... -
Surface Senior Operator Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields – St Ives is currently seeking a Senior Operator: Surface Mining... -
Mechanical Fitter – Fixed Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Mechanical Coordinator at St Ives, you will be responsible for... -
Auto Electrician Full Time
The Underground Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith Gold mine have an opportunity for an... -
Site Medic Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Emergency Services and Security Coordinator at Agnew Gold Mine,... -
Management Operating Systems Superintendent Full Time
Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking an Operating Systems Superintendent to join the Business Improvement... -
Nipper Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Underground Supervisor at Agnew, you will be responsible for assisting...