Superintendent : Geotechnical

• 8/6, 4/3 FIFO roster from Perth
• Permanent role with industry leading benefits
• Leadership position with a leading gold producer

The Opportunity:

       Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services, you will be responsible for the effective coordination of all mining related geotechnical issues across the underground operation to achieve budgeted production, meeting all quality standards including cost, safety, and environmental requirements. 
 

You will work closely with a diverse team to optimise geotechnical controls to support safe and efficient gold extraction and maximise business value for our underground mining team at Granny Smith Gold Mine.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus
• Opportunity to develop your team and hone your leadership skills

What You’ll Do:

• Enable, co-ordinate and facilitate the development of geotechnical strategies which will optimise the productivity, reliability, and profitability of the operation. 
• Active involvement in short, medium, and long-term plans and projects and ensure that all geotechnical risks are identified, considered, evaluated, and have adequate controls put in place. 
• Contribute to the ongoing success of existing mining operations by reviewing current monitoring systems, making recommendations that will ensure adequate ground control as the depth of the mine increases, consulting with group geotechnical expertise as appropriate.
• Lead the technical group in the optimal design and scheduling of paste fill activities to support underground voids, ensuring all safety risks are considered and effective controls put in place.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of geotechnical data including effective recognition, investigation, analysis of events and ground control issues. 
• Ensure that geotechnical feasibility contributions are of the highest quality by determining design parameters, modelling and advising on the most appropriate mine design and sequence.
• Mentoring and development of the geotechnical engineers and managing the departments succession plan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to undertake specialist work or studies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology with post graduate qualifications in Geomechanics.
• Extensive displayed experience in geotechnical engineering, with experience at a senior level on operating mine sites.
• Experience in underground mechanised open stoping with paste fill.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act, 2020 and Mines Regulations.
• Ability to use software such as Deswik, and Rocscience suite with experience in 3D numerical modelling packages (RS3, etc).
• Experience in project/ cost/ contractor management.
• Frontline management training, including leadership experience.
• Valid manual driver’s license.

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 AUGUST 2026