Lead Specialist Operations

Gold 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.

We're offering a thrilling opportunity for a Lead Specialist Operations to become a key player in our Australian Operations Team. This newly created role stems from our recent operating model update and is designed to drive the global growth and impact of our business. It's a role that offers variety, leadership, and hands-on involvement in cutting-edge projects aimed at reshaping our operational landscape.

What's on Offer:

• Collaborate impactful projects: You'll spearhead strategic operational projects aimed at automation, material handling, and system standardisation that will directly influence Gold Fields' operational excellence.
• Shape the future of mining: Get involved in exploring new mining methodologies, alternative fill strategies, and optimisation projects alongside a dynamic group of stakeholders. Your contributions will help redefine mining operations.
• Collaborate with the best: Work with experts across multiple teams like Asset Management, OLT, and beyond, ensuring seamless project execution that directly impacts operational performance.
• Influence global standards: Play a key role in establishing group-wide standards for fleet management, operational readiness, and mining project execution. Your work will leave a lasting mark across the company.
• Exciting work-life balance: This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight roster, allowing you to balance work with personal time while you enjoy the benefits of working from our Perth corporate office, alongside regular travel to Australian sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate the design and implementation of advanced material handling systems and automation initiatives.
• Manage the full lifecycle of high-impact operational projects, from scoping to commissioning.
• Develop functional specifications and business cases for game-changing operational initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale projects, ensuring they align with Gold Fields' strategic goals while being delivered on time and within budget.
• Drive efficiency improvements, implement new methodologies, and optimise workflows to maintain industry leadership.
• Ensure new operational systems and processes are smoothly integrated across sites.
• Be part of cutting-edge innovation as you contribute to designing the future of mining operations.

Who We're Looking For:

• A bachelor's degree in mining engineering (or related discipline) and a Western Australia First Class Mining Manager's Certificate.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale operational projects within the mining industry, ideally across both underground and open-pit operations.
• A proven track record of scoping, executing, and commissioning mining-related projects.
• Strong leadership and change management skills, with the ability to drive new processes across multiple sites and teams.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in the future of mining and automation.

Why Gold Fields?

At Gold Fields, we focus on more than just mining; we're committed to creating enduring value beyond mining. This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the global growth of our operations. Along with competitive benefits, including private health insurance, incentives, and educational assistance, you'll be part of a team that values growth, safety, and long-term success.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in shaping the future of mining operations?

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

We work across geographies, with diverse teams and cultures. This diversity of talents, backgrounds, experience and knowledge drives our growth and ability to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable production with lasting value for all our stakeholders. We are committed to building a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.

• Stability - solid life of mine across four operations in WA
• Travel to site and international operations when required
• Annual Performance Bonuses and Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options