Superintendent : Maintenance

• Competitive salary package with site allowance, quarterly bonus and generous leave entitlements
• Leadership role at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine in Western Australia
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills

The Opportunity:

This role is ideal for a someone who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and sustaining a culture of care, respect, and accountability - where people feel empowered to speak up and contribute.

In this role, you will coordinate and control Fixed Plant Underground Maintenance activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production, cost, and quality objectives. You will play a key role in maximising fixed plant availability and reliability through robust planned maintenance strategies and responsive breakdown support.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Site allowance
• Bonus, monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Drive full adherence to OHS and Environmental Management Systems by leading initiatives, fostering a strong safety culture, and integrating safety into all maintenance and operational procedures.
• Oversee timely, high-quality investigations of safety, environmental, and process incidents; conduct and enforce regular safety audits and task observations (PTO/TOPS).
• Manage workforce performance through SMART objectives, regular reviews, accountability for non-compliance, and annual formal evaluations; provide coaching and mentoring to build a high-performing team.
• Own development and implementation of systems to close performance gaps, lead maintenance operating budget preparation, and ensure compliance with maintenance management processes and strategies.
• Organize recruitment, training, and development for a competent workforce; maintain asset registers; and negotiate service agreements with external contractors to support maintenance programs.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in Fixed Plant U/G Mining Maintenance
• A working knowledge of mining, minerals processing and maintenance processes
• Leadership ability with demonstrated previous supervisory experience
• Able to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines
• Strong safety focus driving for high performance across all disciplines within the work team
• Certificate 4 In Front line Management or Diploma in Front Line Management

• Possess a trade certificate or degree in either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines and experience in a maintenance field is desirable
  
  

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 fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re 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