
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... -
Geotechnical Engineer Full Time
The Geotechnical team at Agnew Gold Mine have an ooportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to... -
Alternate Underground Mining Manager Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking an Alternate Unit Manager: Underground Mining to join... -
Underground Mine Manager Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Manager: Mining, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating... -
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Full Time
Role Details Reporting to Coordinator: Electrical, within the Lefroy processing plant you shall provide quality... -
Senior Compliance Accountant Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields is currently seeking a Senior Accountant: Compliance to join our corporate... -
Senior Pit Technician Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located... -
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Full Time
Reporting to Coordinator: Electrical, within the Lefroy processing plant you shall provide quality and timely... -
OHS Advisor Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located... -
People and Engagement Senior Advisor Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields is recruiting for a dynamic and energetic Senior People and Engagement... -
Mine Geologist Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist at Agnew, you will be responsible for... -
Management Operating Systems Superintendent Full Time
Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking an Operating Systems Superintendent to join the Business Improvement... -
Electrical and Fixed Plant Underground Coordinator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Coordinator: Electrical to join their Mining... -
Mechanical Supervisor Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located... -
Auto Electrical Full Time
The underground mobile maintenance team at Agnew Gold Mine have an opportunity for an Auto... -
Jumbo Operator Full Time
The underground production team at Agnew Gold Mine have an opportunity for a Jumbo Operator... -
Underground Shift Supervisor Full Time
The underground production team at Agnew have an opportunity for an Underground Production Supervisor to... -
Short Term Scheduling Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will facilitate the safe and optimal... -
Service Crew Operator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking an Operator: Service Crew to join their... -
Process Operator Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Senior People and Engagement Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager: People & Engagement, you will be responsible for... -
Indigenous Core Shed Technician Fixed Term
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior: Geology Assistant, predominately your role will be assisting the... -
Mechanical Technician Full Time
The processing maintenance team at Agnew have an opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join... -
Geotechnical Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent: Geotechnical, you will be responsible for the provision of... -
Electrical Leading Hand Full Time
The team at Agnew Gold Mine have an opportunity for a Leading Hand Electrical to... -
Mine Planning Superintendent Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services at Granny Smith, you will... -
Process Operator Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Supervisor: Process (Shift), you will be responsible for operating the... -
Planning Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields – St Ives is currently seeking an Engineer: Planning to join... -
Mechanical Fitter – Fixed Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Mechanical Coordinator at St Ives, you will be responsible for... -
Occupational Health & Safety Advisor Fixed Term
Role Details: Reporting to the OHS Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in the... -
Maintenance Planner – Shutdowns Full Time
Our centralized maintenance team has an opportunity for a Maintenance Planner to join the Shutdown... -
Leading Hand – Mobile Mechanical Full Time
The team at surface mobile maintenance team at St Ives Gold Mine have an opportunity... -
Emergency Services Officer Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent: Emergency Services and Security, you will be responsible for... -
Mine Controller Operator Full Time
Role Details Gold Fields – Granny Smith is currently seeking an Operator Mine Controller... -
Senior Environment Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Lead : Environment, you will be responsible for the management... -
Unit Long Term Planning Manager Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Manager: Mining Engineering, this role will lead a team of... -
Process Operator Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Supervisor: Process (Shift), you will be responsible for operating the... -
Senior Environmental Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Superintendent: Environment, you will be responsible for the contribution of... -
Auto Electrician Full Time
The Underground Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith Gold mine have an opportunity for an... -
Underground Electrician Full Time
The maintenance team a Agnew Gold Mine have an opportunity for an experienced Underground Electrician... -
Leading Hand – Mobile Mechanical Full Time
The underground mobile maintenance team at Granny Smith gold mine have an opportunity for a... -
Electrical Communications Technician Fixed Term
The underground maintenance team at Agnew have an opportunity available for an Electrical Communications Technician.... -
HD Fitter – Underground Full Time
The underground mobile maintenance at Granny Smith has an opportunity for an Underground HD Fitter... -
Planning Engineer Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields – Granny Smith is currently seeking an Engineer: Planning to join... -
Senior Sustainable Procurement Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Unit Manager: Contracts, you will drive the development, implementation, and... -
Dispatch Technician Full Time
Gold Fields are currently seeking Technician: Dispatch to join the Surface Mining Team at St... -
Mining Geologist Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for providing quality underground... -
Projects Coordinator Full Time
Role Details This is a role responsible for the coordination of capital infrastructure related... -
Mechanical Fitter – Dewatering 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 Lead: People and Engagement, you will be responsible for the... -
Paste Fill Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator Paste Fill, you will be responsible for the... -
Dispatch Operator Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for contributing to the effective... -
Underground Electrician Full Time
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Surface Mining OHS Advisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Coordinator OHS, you will be responsible for supporting and providing... -
Emergency Services Officer Full Time
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in... -
Metallurgist Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for providing technical... -
Process Operator Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Supervisor: Process (Shift), you will be responsible for operating the... -
Supply Supervisor Fixed Term
Role Details: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team,... -
Mining Surveyor Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Senior Surveyor: Mining, you will be responsible for contributing to... -
Administrator Full Time
Role Details Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will be responsible for providing high quality,... -
Service Crew Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Supervisor: Underground Production, the successful incumbent of this role... -
Projects Supervisor Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Projects at Agnew, you will be responsible... -
Process Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Supply Supervisor, you will be providing issues, receipts, and transport... -
Pastefill Coordinator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields – Granny Smith is currently seeking a Coordinator: Paste Fill to... -
Grader Operator Full Time
Role Details: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing quality and... -
Underground Truck Operator Full Time
Role Details: Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking Operator Truck Drivers to work underground... -
Charge Up Operator Full Time
The underground production team at Agnew Gold Mine have an opportunity for a Charge Up... -
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Full Time
The St Ives Processing Maintenance team have an opportunity for an...