Geotechnical Assisstant
Full Time

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth
• Gruyere Open Pit Geotechnical team

• Grow your experience within open pit hard rock mining

The Opportunity:

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality geotechnical support that drives safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining.

The Geotechnical Assistant supports the geotechnical team through routine inspections, data collection, monitoring, and ground condition checks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in geotechnical engineering and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced geotechnical professionals in a dynamic mining environment.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• 6% site allowance
• Quarterly bonus up to 10%, monthly private health allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• Internal & external training & $10K referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Assist with a range of day-to-day geotechnical activities, including wall inspections, structural mapping, core logging, core sampling, monitoring activities, instrumentation, and data management.
• Support the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation such as prisms, piezometers, and radar systems.
• Collect, manage, and validate geotechnical monitoring and operational data.
• Maintain geotechnical monitoring equipment and field consumables.
• Support investigations into geotechnical hazards and incidents.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the geotechnical department.
• Demonstrate our core values and help foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Completion of Year 12 education, with strengths in literacy and mathematics
• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology is preferred but not essential
• Displayed experience in mining working environment or geology.
• Exposure to Geology/Geotechnical data collection,
• Ability to utilise or be trained to utilise Microsoft Office and mining software such as Deswik and Geotechnical software.

• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence

About Gold Fields

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia