At Gold Fields, we are dedicated to cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and fuel our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as a Senior Engineer: Mine Production. Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.
As part of this commitment, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will facilitate the safe and optimal extraction of gold from surface mining operations. In compliance with the site’s Environmental and Safety Standards, you will be responsible for all mining aspects, including the development and implementation of plans in line with planning targets.
This is an on‑site position with a roster of 4 days on 3 days off and then 8 days on 6 days off. Both residential and FIFO options are available.
Why Join Gold Fields?
* Stability – Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
* Be Rewarded – Site Allowance, Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual bonus scheme & long-term incentive plan
* Collaborate, Inspire & Learn – Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow together
* Live Life – 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
What You’ll Do
* Assist in the development and implementation of weekly, monthly and quarterly production plans in line with operational targets.
* Supervision of the pit design process and subsequent plans to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
* Develop, implement and record mine information to ensure safe and economic target delivery.
* Reconciliation of mined plan versus actual to identify improvement areas, along with End of Month reconciliation
* Actively mentoring, coaching, engaging with, and providing feedback to, the Mine Planning team, promoting a culture of collaborative delivery.
* Enhancing the capability of the business to achieve improved performance and growth by actively contributing to business and cultural improvement initiatives, encouraging team members to participate and identify barriers to goal achievement.
Who Are We Looking For?
* An autonomous, driven, and safety-conscious individual who is willing to share knowledge with others
* Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
* Supervisory or Management Training completed
* Quarry Manager’s Certificate is preferred
* Substantial open pit engineering experience, with exposure to all production phases, preferably gold
* Exposure to both contractor and owner miner environments
* Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and mining software such as Deswik
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
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2nd of March 2026
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