OverviewGold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile.Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region include a 100% interest in the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith mines and a 50:50 interest in the Gruyere JV project with Gold Road Resources.The OpportunityAt Gold Fields, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect our values and drive our success.We are seeking a Senior Advisor Heritage to join our Perth-based Community Relations team.
This pivotal role will support our Australian assets and projects by providing expert guidance in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance.You will play a key role in strengthening relationships with First Nations stakeholders, supporting heritage agreement administration, and ensuring best-practice ACH data and risk management across our operations.Why Join Gold Fields?
Life-Friendly Roster - 9-day fortnight to support balance and wellbeingCultural and Family Leave - 1 week paid + 1 week unpaid cultural leave, 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave, and long service leave after 5 yearsFlexible Work Options - Hybrid arrangements to suit your lifestyleFinancial Support - Up to $6,000 Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive SchemeSupportive Team Culture - Work with a network of People professionals who value learning, sharing, and growing togetherYour key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):Building trusted relationships with First Nations stakeholders and supporting the administration of heritage agreements, including survey logistics and monitoring.Providing strategic and technical advice on ACH management, compliance, and risk, including QA/QC of heritage reports and spatial data.Managing ACH data systems, including GIS mapping (ArcGIS), document control, and ensuring consistency between reports and datasets.Collaborating on the development of ACH frameworks, policies, and procedures, and supporting operational teams with survey planning and quality assurance.Contributing to continuous improvement in ACH practices aligned with global standards and stakeholder expectations.What you will haveTertiary qualifications in archaeology, anthropology, GIS, ACH management, or a related field is highly desirable.Proven experience in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and native title management, including stakeholder engagement is essential.Robust technical skills in GIS (ArcGIS preferred), spatial data management, and report QA/QC are essential.Sound understanding of ACH and native title legislation, compliance, and risk frameworks is essential.Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and engage sensitively with First Nations communities.Familiarity with industry standards such as UNDRIP, UNGPs, and ICMM in community and social performance contexts.At Gold Fields, we don't just mine gold—we unlock potential.Come join us and help shape the future of mining.
DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 October 2025Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.
We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.At Gold Fields we work together as a team to deliver excellent results and take pride in what we do.
We actively seek input from others and truly believe that diverse views improve the quality of our work.
We work hard, so when the business achieves its goals, employees can share in better salary increases and bonuses, and we have more money to invest in communities and ongoing renewable energy projects.
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📌 Senior Advisor Heritage
🏢 Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia