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 workplace 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.

Lead a critical function as part of a site leadership team

Senior leadership role reporting to the General Manager

Join a global gold producer with world-class Australian assets

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced mining leader to join a site leadership team within our Australian operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of the site's mining operations, ensuring all operational and maintenance activities are planned and executed to meet the department's KPIs. You will lead a team of 6 to 10 direct reports, with direct influence over the mining budget, capital development and contractor performance.

You will provide clear direction and consistency across the mining operation, balancing competing priorities and resources to deliver both immediate production targets and long-term life of mine outcomes, in line with Gold Fields standards and all legislative and statutory requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working For Us:

Senior leadership role with genuine influence over site performance

Competitive remuneration, site allowance and bonuses

What you’ll do

Lead and develop the mining management team, setting clear objectives, managing performance and building succession for the future.

Plan, control and approve mining activities,



reporting against benchmarks and realigning plans when required.

Manage the technical and commercial aspects of the mining operation to deliver against safety, production and cost targets.

Develop and own the mining budget, aligning it to the department's financial KPIs (including margin and AISC/oz), and report on forecast and actual spend.

Manage capital development and infrastructure investment programs to deliver on time and on budget.

Support the long-term life of mine plan, and assess mining methods, equipment purchases and allocation, and the cost of capital and operations.

Manage contractors and business partners to drive cost effectiveness and the best use of people and equipment.

Drive productivity, innovation and continuous improvement across the operation.

Ensure full compliance with OHS, environmental and statutory requirements, and sign off SOX internal controls within your area of responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency

Minimum 10 to 15 years' experience in open pit or underground metalliferous mining, including 5 years in an operational supervisory role

Sound knowledge of open pit or underground mining methods, including drill and blast, ground control, ventilation and water management

Project management and contract management experience

Experience as part of a site-based management team, ideally in Australian gold mining

Strong financial acumen, with experience developing and managing budgets

Valid C Class Western Australian Driver's Licence (or the ability to obtain one)





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 workplace 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 November 2026 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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📌 Manager : Mining (Cosmo Newbery)
🏢 Gold Fields Australia Pty
📍 Cosmo Newbery