Unit Manager : Underground Mining

Date:  5 May 2026
Location: 

St Ives - Kambalda, WA, AU, 6442

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  70532

The Opportunity:

 

You’ll have the opportunity to lead and grow by delivering on safety, production, and cost objectives. Your leadership will ensure our St Ives mine achieves its short-term targets while progressing long-term strategic plans.

 

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 You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer
  • 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

  • Manage and oversee the production and development activities of the mine, balancing daily operational requirements with long-term planning to achieve budget and business objectives.
  • Monitor work completion to ensure it aligns with the operational plan, implementing timely corrective actions when required.
  • Drive continuous improvement by promoting open communication, sharing ideas, and ensuring operational needs are considered in planning and decision-making.
  • Maximise mined recovery and minimise dilution in stoping activities.
  • Oversee the preparation of mining schedules to produce accurate forecasts and budgets, ensuring that development and production requirements are aligned.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Capability in contractor management and business partner engagement
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mining) or equivalent
  • WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

 

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 recognize 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

 

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