Environmental Assistant
Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
- 8 days on / 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth
- Hands-on environmental role at Granny Smith Gold Mine
- Field-based role with exposure to monitoring, rehabilitation & drone work
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing FIFO employee to transition into an Environmental role and build a long-term career. This position is suited to someone with practical problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Previous mining or FIFO experience is highly regarded but not essential.
If you enjoy working outdoors, this role offers plenty of field-based work, including environmental monitoring and sampling, with excellent opportunities for development and career progression.
You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the Environment team to ensure the mine meets its environmental obligations.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer
- 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
- Monthly private health allowance
- 6 weeks / 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, 18 weeks parental leave
- Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
- Relocation support [KM1] / FIFO parking discount$10K employee referral bonus
What You’ll Do
- Environmental monitoring, including collecting and sending water and soil samples
- Conduct environmental inspections and maintain records
- Use drones to capture imagery and assist with data collection
- Support waste management, fauna handling, and pastoral activities
- Suitable for hands-on operators
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in fieldwork or mining operations
- Ability to work outdoors in remote conditions and varying weather
- A valid manual driver’s licence
About Gold Fields
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.
Applications close 30 September 2026
Apply via: https://careers.goldfields.com/AustraliaThe Opportunity: