Underground Mining Project Delivery Lead
Full Time NEW

• Competitive salary with an owner-operated mine
• 8 days on and 6 days off FIFO roster or residential for local community members
• Industry leading benefits on offer

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Superintendent: Projects at St Ives, you will be working in a collaborative and supportive work environment and be responsible for the coordination of capital projects including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, installation, repair, improvement, relocation, decommission and demolition of facilities and associated Underground and Surface infrastructures. Project coordination is required to meet current and anticipated capital project demand in accordance with Gold Fields standards, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
• 6% site allowance
• Quarterly bonus up to 10%, monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Involved in the planning and execution of projects from inception to completion in our underground mining operations
• Support the Capital Projects department by coordinating all aspects of projects, ensuring appropriate processes and guidelines are in place.
• Maintain consistency and transferability of technical work, ensuring efficient and cost-effective implementation of design intent, while integrating with other systems.
• Prepare and manage the project budgets and schedules.
• Apply commercial acumen to develop high-quality capital expenditure submissions using appropriate templates and methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to new procedures, processes, and technologies to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance and technical input into project scopes, including but not limited to mine infrastructure, plant construction and technology applications for both underground and surface mining and processing operations.
• Provide input into project controls activities, ensuring accurate monthly reports that detail forecasts against key milestones and capital expenditure tracking.
• Play a senior role in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and have opportunities to excel.
• Liaise with and maintain contracts, supporting management in developing accurate scopes of work to establish project agreements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Track project deliverables and ensure they meet quality standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Post graduate qualifications in engineering /trade qualification, and/or project management is desirable
• Proven experience managing projects in an underground mining environment 
• Demonstrate application of continuous improvement ideas
• A valid manual Driver’s Licence
• Highly competent in Microsoft office, Project, Excel, other software such as Deswik, Auto CAD
• Statutory Supervisor’s Certificate or the ability to obtain one

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