8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, or be residential
St Ives Underground Geotechnical team
Grow your experience within underground 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 support checks.
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 daily geotechnical duties: Inspections, core logging, monitoring and instrumentation.
Conduct and assist with managing QA/QC checks underground.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the geotechnical department.
Assist with the collection and assist with managing the geotechnical data
Role-model our core values and foster a culture where all team members feel recognised, 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
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.
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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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30th of January 2026