Gold Fields Careers

Gold Fields Australia provides financial support and guidance to secondary students interested in embarking on a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), obtaining different trade and tertiary qualifications relevant to the mining industry and building capability in our host communities. Supporting bright young minds is pivotal to Gold Fields’ commitment to being a global leader in sustainable gold mining. Our programs demonstrate our ongoing commitment to gender diversity, local communities, and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our Programs

Women in STEM

Available to female students, and we particularly welcome applicants from individuals who have Indigenous or diverse heritage and lived experiences and are focused on studying STEM subjects in Year 11 and 12.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men

Available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men focussed on studying STEM subjects in Year 11 and 12.

Pre-apprenticeship

Support to young Indigenous people and females wanting to pursue a trade orientated career path, prior to commencing a formal apprenticeship.

We invite schools in the metropolitan and regional areas and in our host communities to partner with us in assisting students in their studies and future careers. We see our education programs as a financial investment in our youth, and a solid investment in our future workforce

“Supporting bright young minds is pivotal to Gold Fields’ commitment to being a global leader in sustainable gold mining.”

Futures Program Applications

Applications for the 2026 scholarship program will open in October 2025. To be eligible, all applicants must be formally endorsed by their secondary school institution, and each school can nominate a maximum of three students. Interested students should first consult with their teacher to confirm their eligibility and secure an endorsement, as applications without this support will not be considered. Once endorsed, applicants can prepare and submit their materials according to the scholarship guidelines, which will be released closer to the application opening date.