Mobile Mechanical Coordinator

Mobile Mechanical Coordinator – Lead Our Granny Smith Mobile Maintenance Team
Located 740km northeast of Perth and just 15km from the town of Laverton, Granny Smith Mine is a long-standing underground gold mining operation, proudly owned and operated by Gold Fields since 2013. The mine produces over 250,000 tonnes per annum and has a projected mine life of more than 10 years. As a cornerstone of our Western Australian operations, Granny Smith offers long-term stability with a strong focus on renewable energy, innovation, and modernisation.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this diverse role will see you lead the way in driving people, safety, and performance across our underground mobile equipment fleet and dedicated crews. Backed by a support team, and values-driven organisation, you’ll have the platform to make a meaningful impact and build a rewarding career with Gold Fields.

What’s on Offer

•    Permanent position on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster (Fly in/out days Wednesday)
•    Direct 1-hour flight from Perth, earn Virgin Velocity points and enjoy Alliance lounge access
•    Job security with a successful, global gold producer operating long-life mines 
•    Competitive base salary, site allowance, private health insurance allowance and superannuation  
•    Attractive quarterly bonus scheme where you can earn up to an additional 10 to 15% of your base salary per annum
•    5 weeks annual leave, personal leave, parental leave (primary and secondary carer) and purchased leave entitlements 
•    Pro rata long service leave after 5 years, salary continuance scheme, life insurance cover, and salary sacrifice options 
•    Structured training, mentoring, and full support for professional development – with opportunities to advance across our assets 
•    Permanent rooms at camp with well-equipped recreational facilities. Only a 15 min bus from camp to site and 30 min from the airport
 
Key Responsibilities 
•    Lead and participate in PSI meetings and morning coordination meetings with the mining team
•    Validate and review maintenance data from the previous 24 hours to ensure accuracy and follow-up
•    Work closely with the Maintenance Planner to prioritise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities
•    Provide leadership and day-to-day support to maintenance personnel
•    Drive workforce planning, including involvement in recruitment and resourcing 
•    Oversee and support the performance, wellbeing, and development of maintenance personnel 
•    Manage performance, conduct disciplinary processes, and lead formal investigations as required
•    Conduct and support RCA for equipment failures and reliability issues
•    Promote and maintain a strong safety and compliance culture across all maintenance activities
•    Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in safety, reliability, and team effectiveness
 
What We’re Looking For
•    Demonstrated alignment to Gold Fields’ core values: Safety, Respect, Collaboration and Responsibility
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
•    Highly organised individual with the capacity to adjust to shifting demands and priorities
•    Previous leadership experience in mobile maintenance operations, ideally within a large team environment 
•    A passion for development, combined with a proven ability to mentor supervisors and teams to achieve their full potential
•    In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Epiroc, CAT and Sandvik underground mining equipment 
•    Exposure to maintenance planning and scheduling with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement 
•    Well-developed computer skills, including desired experience in SAP, INX, and Microsoft Office Suite
•    Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel Trade Qualification
•    S26 Supervisor certification or verified eligibility and willingness to obtain in line with WHS requirements 
 
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced and driven Mobile Maintenance Coordinator looking for a fresh challenge, or Supervisor ready to step into operational leadership (that may not tick all the boxes yet), we’d love to hear from you. Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the prompts to submit your application.
 
To learn more about Gold Fields visit https://www.goldfields.com/this-is-gold-fields.php