Technical Services Manager

Date:  29 Jul 2025
Location: 

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  68591

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a values-driven, dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence at Granny Smith Gold Mine.  Reporting to the General Manager, we are currently seeking a Manager: Technical Services to lead the Mine Technical Services Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the underground mining operations, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient production.  Be the lead on key technical elements, including geotechnical, mine planning, ventilation and survey.  Role requirements include generating short and medium-term mine designs, optimising schedules, developing mine budget scenarios, and managing team resources appropriately to support the delivery of both operational and strategic goals.

Granny Smith is looking to strengthen their team with a visible leader who fosters a positive and healthy workplace culture, drives high performance, and ensures safe delivery of production goals.  Success in this role will hinge on collaborating seamlessly as ‘One Team’ alongside Mine Operations, Geology, Projects, Processing, and the broader Site Leadership Team onsite, plus offsite group support teams.

With a generous remuneration and reward package, this role is offered as 3 x 4 days on 3 days off, 8 days on and 6 days off, and is available Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Gold Fields prides itself on offering competitive remuneration packages with short and long-term incentive bonuses and benefits, including site allowance, private health insurance allowance, access to Long Service Leave after 5 years, as well as salary continuance and life insurance.

The successful incumbent will have demonstrated extensive operational experience, preferably gold industry, with a successful track record in a similar role within a large-scale underground mine preferred.  Bring your knowledge of Mining Standards and mining management to our diverse and skilled team. The key to your success in this role will be your exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. 

Suppose you bring the drive, leadership, and innovation, along with a recognised tertiary qualification in a mining-related discipline and meet the requirements to provide coverage as the Senior Site Executive, we want to hear from you.  A First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency is also highly desirable.  We are seeking people-focused leaders with a passion for continuous optimisation and a bold vision for the future of mining.

Join a dynamic team where your expertise and leadership drive a real impact. Be part of something meaningful—shape the future with us.

 

                                                  CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17th of August 2025

 

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

 

We work across geographies, with diverse teams and cultures. This diversity of talents, backgrounds, experience, and knowledge drives our growth and ability to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable production with lasting value for all our stakeholders. We are committed to continuing to build a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.