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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mine
Lead a high performing team of underground Mine Controllers for a global gold producer
Experience in underground mining operations and fleet management systems essential
The Opportunity
Gold Fields are seeking a Senior Mine Controller to oversee real-time coordination, monitoring and optimisation of underground mining activities at Granny Smith gold mine, to ensure safe, and productive operations.
Operating from the mine's underground control room on an 8:6 days / 7:7 nights rotating roster, this role provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to Mine Controllers while remaining actively engaged in Mine Control duties.
Reporting to the Supervisor Mine Control, this is an exciting chance for a seasoned underground Mine Controller with proven leadership experience.
Why Join Gold Fields?
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
Monthly private health insurance allowance
6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
$10K employee referral bonus
About the Role:
Operational Control:
Monitor and coordinate underground mining activities, equipment, and personnel in real time using Fleet Management Systems (e.g., Pitram, ABB Ability) to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with production plans
Team Leadership:
Provide daily operational leadership, training, mentoring and performance coaching to Mine Controllers to build capability and a high-performance culture
Emergency Response:
Oversee operational support and safety systems, track underground personnel, and act as a key contact during emergency response situations




Continuous Improvement:
Work alongside the Mine Control Supervisor to identify operational bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, elevate team competency, and drive process and system enhancements across the Mine Control function
Skills & Qualifications:
Significant underground mining experience in a mine control or dispatch operations environment
Advanced proficiency in Fleet Management Systems such as Micromine Pitram, ABB Ability, or similar
Leadership capability with ability to coach, mentor, and train for operational excellence
Strong knowledge and understanding of underground mining operations, processes, safety standards and production life-cycles
High-level situational awareness with ability to problem-solve on-the-go and manage live operations under pressure
Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, and supervisory personnel
Valid manual C Class Driver's Licence
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.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter.
We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 NOVEMBER ****
Gold 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.
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