Aboriginal Trainee Geology Assistant

Gold Fields is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  This position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s50d and s51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. Gruyere was commissioned in 2019 and is one of Australia's largest and lowest cost gold mining operations boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile in excess of 10 years.

Role Details:

Reporting to Senior Operator: Pit, your main responsibility will be to provide quality mine geology services and work collaboratively with the broader Mining Team to maximise return from the open pit operation.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
 

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme

• Virgin Velocity reward points

• Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

• Complete breathalyser and catch the team LV at 5:15am from camp to site (~10 minute drive)

• Attend pre-start meeting – work closely with other departments and actively talk about safety.

• Senior Pit Operator gives out jobs for the day which could include:

  • Completing mark ups – in the open pit one person has a backpack with paint in it to spray the ground to show where the mobile plant operators should dig

  • Ore spotting

  • Collecting samples from open pit floor and stockpiles

  • Maintaining stock levels and equipment

  • Washing and detailing vehicles

  • Helping other departments as required

  • Using computers – systems such as excel (training provided)

  • Walking on uneven ground

  • Working around large open pit mobile plant machinery such as dump trucks, dozers, excavators

  • Working in all-weather elements – in particular the heat during Summer

  • Working in a small team – 2-3 Pit Assistants + Senior Pit Operator on each crew

• Meal and rest breaks throughout the day

• 5:15pm team LV back to camp (~10 minute drive)

Training and development for the role is offered on site and the role is mostly outdoor manual labour type work.

This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed term contract basis, with the view it would lead to a permanent position after successfully completing the trainee program. It is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

About you:

• You will have experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• You will hold a valid Driver’s Licence  

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.