- Looking for a role where you can lead from the front and keep things moving?
- DIDO or FIFO Roster.
- Seeking a 2IC/Leading Hand with a gold processing background.

As a Senior Process Operator at our St Ives mine site, you'll be providing vital support to the Process Shift Supervisor in safely meeting targets, assisting with crew leadership and providing hands on support in day to day plant operations.

What you will be doing:

- Support and provide coverage for the Shift Supervisor when required.
- Lead by example in promoting a robust safety culture and living our Vital Behaviours.
- Operate and monitor plant equipment across all processing areas.
- Coordinate daily work activities, including unplanned tasks, reports and checklists.
- Liaise with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate production data and shift reporting.
- Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Benefits you will receive:

- Quarterly Bonus Scheme.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Virgin Velocity rewards points.
- Paid Parental leave.
- Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years.

About you:

- Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
- Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Proven leader who proactively approaches coaching and mentoring others.
- Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate would be advantageous.
- Developed troubleshooting and problem solving skills in operations and leadership.
- Experienced with crushing, grinding. CIL / CIP, control room and gold room operation.
- Confident and consistent communicator.




- Competent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.
- Valid C Class Driver's Licence as a minimum.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 October 2026

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

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Mining, Minerals & Metals 1,001-5,000 employees

Gold Fields’ four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where our team are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis. There is also a corporate office located in the Perth CBD.

Gold Fields offers a competitive package, including, but not limited to, a site allowance, private health insurance allowance, bonuses, and parental leave of up to 18 weeks.

On site, modern village accommodation comes with ensuite rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, gyms, sporting facilities and catered meals.

Gold Fields’ four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where our team are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis. There is also a corporate office located in the Perth CBD.

Gold Fields offers a competitive package, including, but not limited to, a site allowance, private health insurance allowance, bonuses, and parental leave of up to 18 weeks.

On site, modern village accommodation comes with ensuite rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, gyms, sporting facilities and catered meals.

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📌 Senior Operator : Process (City of Melville)
🏢 Gold Fields Australia Pty
📍 City of Melville