Senior Operator : Dewatering
St Ives - Kambalda, WA, AU, 6442
- 8/6 Roster at St Ives, FIFO or live locally in Kalgoorlie area
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing dewatering team
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Dewatering Supervisor, in this role you will lead and provide support and guidance to the dewatering team as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives mine.
Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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
- 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave pro rata after 5 years
- $10K employee referral bonus
Skills & Qualifications
- Current manual driver’s licence (HR desirable)
- Current S26 Certification is essential
- Experience in a similar surface mining role
- Trade qualification, butt welding (PMBWELD301B) and Integrated Tool Handler experience - desirable.
- Excavator experience - desirable
About the Role
- Lead daily dewatering activities, including the safe installation and movement of pipelines, pumps and associated equipment.
- Coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting to keep dewatering systems operating efficiently and support production needs.
- Support and mentor the dewatering team while ensuring strong safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping standards.
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.
How to Apply
Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 JULY 2026