Senior Manager Safety

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Safety to join our Sustainable Development team in a dynamic, international setting. This newly created role is part of our updated operating model, designed to enhance the global scope and impact of our business.

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.

Why Join Us?

At Gold Fields, we value our people and understand that life doesn’t stop when work starts. That’s why we offer:

• Generous health insurance allowances.

• An annual bonus and long-term incentive scheme to recognise your contributions.

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

This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both local and international projects and operations, requiring global travel to provide hands-on support across our sites.

About the Role: As the Senior Manager Safety, you will:

• Lead the development and deployment of consistent safety management systems and tools across Gold Fields, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational needs.

• Support the Vice President Safety in driving the successful execution of the safety improvement plan through collaborative leadership and strategic oversight.

• Collaborate with teams across the group to integrate safety standards into all operational activities.

• Establish a unified induction and onboarding process for all employees and business partners.

• Assist with the design and implementation of a comprehensive system for managing the safety performance of business partners.

• Lead change management initiatives addressing technical, cultural, and social aspects within the company.

• Standardise incident reporting and learning processes, ensuring effective action management and assurance.

• Consolidate safety reporting into a single platform, enhancing predictive safety analytics.

• Deliver programs to enhance safety culture, focusing on leadership, supervision, and operational excellence.

• Develop and manage talent within the safety discipline, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and knowledge.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications in safety.

• Extensive industry experience, with international exposure being highly regarded.

• Recent experience in safety management within the resources sector.

• Proven track record in collaborating with multifunctional management teams.

• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans and leading change initiatives.

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

We work across geographies, with diverse teams and cultures. This diversity of talents, backgrounds, experience and knowledge drives our growth and ability to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable production with lasting value for all our stakeholders. We are committed to continue building a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.