Competitive salary package with site allowance, quarterly bonus and generous leave entitlements
Leadership role at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine in Western Australia
A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills
The Opportunity:
This role is ideal for a someone who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and sustaining a culture of care, respect, and accountability - where people feel empowered to speak up and contribute.
In this role, you will coordinate and control Fixed Plant Underground Maintenance activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production, cost, and quality objectives. You will play a key role in maximising fixed plant availability and reliability through robust planned maintenance strategies and responsive breakdown support.
Why You'll Love Working for Us
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
Site allowance
Bonus, 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
Drive full adherence to OHS and Environmental Management Systems by leading initiatives, fostering a strong safety culture, and integrating safety into all maintenance and operational procedures.
Oversee timely, high-quality investigations of safety, environmental, and process incidents; conduct and enforce regular safety audits and task observations (PTO/TOPS).
Manage workforce performance through SMART objectives, regular reviews, accountability for non-compliance, and annual formal evaluations; provide coaching and mentoring to build a high-performing team.
Own development and implementation of systems to close performance gaps, lead maintenance operating budget preparation, and ensure compliance with maintenance management processes and strategies.
Organize recruitment, training, and development for a competent workforce; maintain asset registers; and negotiate service agreements with external contractors to support maintenance programs.
What You'll Bring
Experience in Fixed Plant U/G Mining Maintenance
A working knowledge of mining, minerals processing and maintenance processes
Leadership ability with demonstrated previous supervisory experience
Able to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines
Strong safety focus driving for high performance across all disciplines within the work team
Certificate 4 In Front line Management or Diploma in Front Line Management
Possess a trade certificate or degree in either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines and experience in a maintenance field is desirable
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
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