Control Systems Engineer

• 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster, or be residential
• Owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine
• Competitive salary + quarterly bonus + private health allowance

The Opportunity:

You’ll work closely with a diverse team to contribute to operational excellence for our Processing department at St Ives.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, profitable and efficient operations by implementing and supporting the best technological solutions for operational system design, integration and automation, operational data collection, management, analysis and reporting.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
• 6% site allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do:

• Own the site Process Control Management of change process, ensuring all changes are approved, well documented and tested
• Identify, implement and manage control system upgrades to improve the reliability of operational technology
• Integration of the site power station to deliver site-wide power monitoring, power balance and efficiency improvements
• Ensure reliability of plant and equipment by reviewing, developing, and optimising maintenance strategies and tactics.

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Control System Engineering or related Engineering discipline, and a manual driver’s licence
• Extensive process control system experience, preferably in the Mining industry
• Knowledge of Citect, SCADA configuration & Rockwell ControlLogix systems would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of underground remote operational technology is desirable
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills

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: 12th of February 2026