Trade Assistant

• 8/6 Roster | FIFO from Perth
• Support underground electrical, communications and dewatering maintenance
• Working at Heights and Manual Drivers License are essential

The Opportunity:

Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Trade Assistant to join their Mining Maintenance Department at Agnew Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Leading Hand : Electrical, the successful incumbent of this role will be responsible and tasked with working withing the mining maintenance department and assisting with maintenance activities and project work across the three underground operations at Agnew gold mine.   This will assist in timely development and production to recover targeted ore to ensure operational targets are met in a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient manner.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, pro rate long service leave after 5 years
• $10K employee referral bonus
• Continual training and ability to expand your career

Skills and Qualifications:

• Working at Heights Ticket (essential)
• Valid manual drivers’ licence (essential)
• Tickets such as dogging, basic rigging, crane licence are desirable
• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer skills would be highly regarded.

About the Role:

• Assist electrical, communications and dewatering team in maintenance and project work activities
• Operation of tools and equipment including mobile elevated work platforms, Volvo integrated tool carriers, light vehicles and other hydraulically operated mobile machinery
• Support efficient operation by providing reliable and accurate knowledge to minimise down time
• Provide preventative maintenance through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting and organizing the timely repair of operating equipment
• Action tasks in accordance with environmental policies; control, contain, clean-up and communicate all environmental spills with particular attention to oil and hydraulic leaks.

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.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 05 JUNE 2026