
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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Insight & Improvement Superintendent Full Time
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Operator: Process Full Time
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OHS Advisor Full Time
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Grader Operator Full Time
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Underground Truck Driver Full Time
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Electrical Engineer Fixed Term
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Senior Exploration Geologist Full Time
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Senior Occupational Hygiene Advisor Fixed Term
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Alternate Underground Mining Manager Full Time
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HD Fitter – Underground Full Time
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Principal Structural Geologist Full Time
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Geological Systems Unit Manager Full Time
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Mine Geologist Full Time
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Vacation Student: Environmental Fixed Term
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Vacation Student : Geology Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Geotechnical Fixed Term
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Geology Assistant Full Time
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Vacation Student: Electrical Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Metallurgist Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: IT Systems Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Mining Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Supply Chain Fixed Term
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Vacation Student : Survey Fixed Term
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Metallurgist Full Time
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Vacation Student: Network Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Control Systems Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Mechanical Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Mechatronics Engineer Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: Human Resources Fixed Term
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Vacation Student: IT Cyber Security Fixed Term
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Vacation Student:Civil Tailings Engineer Fixed Term
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Mine Geologist Full Time
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Electrical Leading Hand Full Time
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Pastefill Supervisor Full Time
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Trainee Process Operator Fixed Term
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Senior Mine Planning Engineer Full Time
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Medical & Injury Management Advisor Full Time
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Foreman Full Time
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Senior Reliability Engineer Full Time
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Underground Mechanical Supervisor Full Time
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Strategic Project Superintendent Full Time
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer Full Time
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Auto Electrician Full Time
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Site Services Mechanic Full Time
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Dump Truck Driver Full Time
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Auto Electrician Full Time
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Geotechnical Engineer Full Time
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Mining Geologist Full Time
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Planning Engineer Full Time
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Production Engineer Full Time
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Mechanical Fitter Full Time
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Shift Boss Full Time
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Charge Up Operator Full Time
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LV Fitter Full Time
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Production Engineer Full Time
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Paste Fill Operator Full Time
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HD Fitter Full Time
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Security & GRC Business Application Specialist Fixed Term
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Accounts Payable Officer Fixed Term
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Senior HR Advisor Full Time
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PA to the General Manager Fixed Term
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Production Engineer Full Time
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Alt Unit Underground Manager Full Time
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Senior Engineer: Mine Production Full Time
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Trade Assistant Full Time
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Commercial Manager Full Time
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Fixed Plant Fitter Full Time
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Senior Mine Production Engineer Full Time
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HD Fitter Full Time
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Underground Mechanical Fitter Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator at St Ives, you will be responsible for... -
Mine Production Superintendent Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Mining Geologist Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for providing quality mine... -
Senior Engineer Mine Planning Full Time
Reporting to the Alternate Unit Manager : Underground Mining, you will be responsible for facilitating... -
Emergency Services Officer Full Time
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OHS Advisor Full Time
Reporting to the OHS Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting and provision of Site... -
Process Operator Full Time
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Maintenance/Reliability Engineer Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Trainee Process Operator Fixed Term
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
People & Engagement Superintendent Full Time
Role Details The opportunity has arisen for a values and results driven HR professional, wanting... -
Commercial Superintendent Full Time
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Open Pit Mine Planning Superintendent Full Time
A great mix of Perth and site based work, focusing on medium to long term... -
Electrical Project Engineer Full Time
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Supervisor Paste Fill Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Paste Fill Coordinator: Underground Mining, you will be responsible for... -
Unit Manager Technical Services Full Time
St Ives Gold Mine is located adjacent to Kambalda in Western Australia, and consists of... -
HD Fitter (Mobile) Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Leading Hand: Mechanical, you will be responsible for carrying out... -
Auto Electrician Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Technician: Electrical (Auto) to join the... -
Trainee Surface Truck Driver Fixed Term
Role Details Gold Fields St Ives is currently seeking a Trainee Truck Driver to join...