Unit Manager Underground Mining

How You’ll Make an Impact

As we expand our team, you will report to the Manager: Mining and take responsibility for directing and coordinating all facets of underground operations at Agnew.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining. This onsite role is offered 8 days on 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or residential in Leister.

Key areas of responsibility include: 

• Lead by example and consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to Gold Fields’ safety culture.
• Manage and oversee the production and development activities of the mine, balancing daily operational requirements with long-term planning to achieve budget and business objectives.
• Monitor work completion to ensure it aligns with the operational plan, implementing timely corrective actions when required.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting open communication, sharing ideas, and ensuring operational needs are considered in planning and decision-making.
• Maximise mined recovery and minimise dilution in stoping activities.
• Oversee the preparation of mining schedules to produce accurate forecasts and budgets, ensuring that development and production requirements are aligned.
• Foster a learning culture and encourage diverse thinking to meet evolving business needs.

Why Gold Fields?

Gold Fields offers a competitive remuneration package with generous short and long-term bonuses, along with benefits including site allowance, private health insurance allowance, salary continuance and life insurance.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that reflects our commitment to our core values, emphasises safety, and drives high performance, to help us fulfill our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

What You Bring?

We are We are seeking an experienced senior leader who holds a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency. You will bring strong project management expertise and substantial underground mining experience.

You will also demonstrate proven capability in contractor management and business partner engagement, supported by a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification.

Your leadership record will show consistent delivery of operational excellence, a passion for safety, and the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.

At Gold Fields, we don’t just mine gold - we unlock potential. Come join us and help shape the future of mining!

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

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.