Occupational Hygiene Technician

At Gold Fields, we recognise that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities that work for you.

St Ives, a gold mining complex on Lake Lefroy near Kambalda, has operated for 40+ years with 12 more ahead. It includes three underground mines—Invincible, Invincible South, and Hamlet North—plus the Neptune open pit, producing 380,000 ounces annually. With 1,200 workers, it remains a key Goldfields operation.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer:

• A family-friendly site roster to support your work-life balance

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme to recognise your contributions.

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service

• Educational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn.

This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off. Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

About the role:

Reporting to the Occupational Hygienist, you will be responsible for contributing to the capacity of the company to mine safely and lawfully by assisting in meeting legislative obligations through the effective provision of occupational health and hygiene technical services to stakeholders.

• Contribute and assist to drive improvement in the overall effectiveness of the Occupational Hygiene program and champion worker health

• Accurately maintain the sites Health Management Plan and conduct Health Risk Assessments

• Assist in fulfilling the statutory roles of Mine Air Quality Officer and Noise Officer

• Perform Occupational Hygiene sampling in a timely and consistent manner to Australian standards, site schedules and legislative requirements

• Ensure scheduled maintenance and calibration of occupational hygiene equipment is completed  

• Conduct occupational noise and ventilation surveys

• Provide respiratory and hearing protection fit testing and advice

• Assist with the development and implementation of a health monitoring program

About you:

• Hold current Surface Ventilation Officer and Noise Officer qualifications and capabilities, or the ability to obtain.

• Hold postgraduate qualifications in Occupational Hygiene or be working towards (highly regarded)

• Membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists or ability to obtain

• Strong computer skills, attention to detail and communication skills are all highly regarded

• Possess a valid manual driver’s Licence

At Gold Fields, we expect all employees to embody and enhance our values, safety culture, and performance, aligning with our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

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.