Senior Assistant : Geology

Date:  30 Mar 2026
Location: 

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  70431
  • FIFO from Perth, 8 days on / 6 days off roster, 6% site allowance & private health allowance
  • Join Granny Smith, a world-class underground gold operation with a sustainable mining focus
  • Forklift licence, mining experience, manual driver’s licence

 

The Opportunity:

Newly created back-to-back role reporting to the Geology Superintendent, supporting and supervising field exploration and core yard operations with a focus on drilling, sampling and QA/QC.

 

Opportunity to collaborate, innovate and shape geology practices at a high-performing site.

 

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Family-friendly site roster to support work-life balance
  • 6% site allowance & private health allowance
  • Quarterly bonus scheme recognising contributions
  • Virgin Velocity reward points & salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program & educational assistance
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Geological Assistants team
  • Plan, schedule and prioritise tasks across core sheds and remote drill sites
  • Ensure training, safety, QA/QC compliance and environmental standards are met
  • Support exploration programs, sample submissions and consumables management

 

What You’ll Bring

  • 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

 

About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join a company where people, passion, and purpose create enduring value - beyond mining.

 

Endorsed by WORK180, we foster inclusion and belonging, helping you build long-term careers with strong mentorship.

 

Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply
Apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia