Pastoral care, mentoring & retention focus
Bring onsite presence and local connection
with flexible roster available
St Ives Gold Mine - FIFO, DIDO or residential options
The Opportunity:
You'll make a meaningful difference by walking alongside our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees listening, supporting, and helping them build confidence, belonging, and long
term careers at Gold Fields.
This is a hands
on, people
first role within our People team at St Ives. You'll be based on site, getting to know our people, understanding their goals and challenges, and providing practical, culturally grounded support that helps them stay, grow, and succeed.
We know that one size doesn't fit all. This role can be structured as FIFO, DIDO from Goldfields, or residential from Kalgoorlie or Kambalda. We're genuinely open to working with you to find a roster and arrangement that supports you to do your best work while balancing life outside of it.
Up to six months' free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from underrepresented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.
Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Why You'll Love Working for Us
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
Lifestyle friendly roster options
6% site allowance
Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum
Private health insurance allowance
5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years,
Cultural leave
Paid parental leave
What You'll Do
Provide ongoing pastoral care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
Build strong, trusted relationships through regular on
site connection, listening, and yarning




Support retention by identifying challenges early and helping employees and leaders work through them together
Mentor employees and support the development of realistic, meaningful career pathways
Help employees navigate work, personal, and cultural commitments that may impact attendance, performance, or wellbeing
Work closely with frontline leaders and managers to help them better understand their people, cultural responsibilities, and how to provide the right support
Support focus groups and informal forums where people feel secure to share their experiences and ideas
Support community engagement and recruitment activities when needed
What You'll Bring
Experience working in Aboriginal engagement, mentoring, community support, or people‐focused roles
Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values, and community responsibilities
A natural ability to build trust, listen deeply, and provide calm, balanced support
Confidence working one
‐
on
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one with employees and leaders having open, respectful conversations
Experience in a mining or site‐based environment is highly regarded
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field highly desirable
Current Manual Drivers Licence
How to Apply
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 May ****
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.

📌 Senior Advisor Aboriginal Engagement (Australia)
🏢 Gold Fields
📍 Australia