Senior Field Assistant: Exploration

Date:  6 Feb 2026
Location: 

Perth, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  69799
  • FIFO from Perth | 2/2 roster at Yamarna Exploration Camp (Gruyere Project)
  • Be part of active exploration across the Yamarna gold belt
  • Lead field teams and near-mine exploration activities

 

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving new discoveries across one of Australia’s most exciting emerging gold provinces, as part of Gold Fields’ Yamarna Exploration Team at our owner-operated Gruyere Mine.

 

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
  • 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
  • Monthly private health allowance
  • Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
  • 18 weeks parental leave
  • FIFO parking discount and Virgin Velocity reward points
  • $10K employee referral bonus

 

Skills & Qualifications

  • Current HR driver’s licence and Forklift License
  • Experience coordinating exploration activities in a remote environment
  • Strong field leadership or supervisory experience
  • Comfortable using computers and learning new systems

 

About the Role

  • Oversee day-to-day exploration activities and in-field leadership
  • Operate remote fly camps and main logistics
  • Manage sampling programs, core yard and earthwork contractors
  • Ensure QA/QC compliance across sampling and assaying
  • Maintain strong safety, environmental, and cost awareness

 

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.