Senior Assistant Geology

At Gold Fields, we believe diversity and inclusion drive innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities that work for you.

About Granny Smith Mine

Granny Smith, located in the Yilgarn Craton approximately 400km northeast of Kalgoorlie and 1,140km from Perth, has been operating for over 30 years. It is home to the Wallaby deposit, which transitioned from open-pit to underground mining in 2005 and has a mine life expectancy of at least 10 years.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life, so we offer benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth:

·       Family-friendly site roster supporting work-life balance

·       6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

·       Quarterly Bonus Scheme

·       Employee Assistance Program

This is a permanent FIFO role from Perth on 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Your Role

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will play a key role in supporting and supervising field exploration programs and core yard operations, ensuring quality control over drilling, sampling, and assaying.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Oversee the geological assistant team’s daily activities.

·       Plan, schedule, and allocate geological assistant-related tasks efficiently.

·       Supervise a diverse team of Geology Assistants at core sheds and remote drill     sites.

·       Ensure all field staff are adequately trained and qualified for their tasks.

·       Set and manage priorities in a dynamic work environment, fostering     talent within the team.

·       Adhere to QA and QC procedures.

·       Lead and support exploration rehabilitation activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and site standards.

·       Support the effective delivery of exploration programs.

·       Ensure timely sample submissions and maintain geological consumables.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:

·       A manual Driver’s Licence (HR/MR Licence highly regarded)

·       A Forklift Licence

·       Proven experience in a similar role with extensive knowledge of core farm operations and exploration drilling

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       A high commitment to safety standards and leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

At Gold Fields, we expect all employees to embody our values, champion a strong safety culture, and contribute to creating enduring value beyond 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.