Mining Manager

Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region (GFA) include a 100% interest in the St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere gold mines.

Our four Australian mines - Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith, and Gruyere - are in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where over 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a values-driven, dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence at our Agnew Gold Mine.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a part of a dynamic and engaged Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for the delivery to plan from the mining operations to ensure a constant stream of ore to the processing plant, including both quantity and quality. You will use your leadership skills to lead all mine operational functions, including production, maintenance, and have responsibility for the management of mining contractors.

With a diverse team of Senior Leaders reporting to you, you will continue to foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, whilst overseeing all aspects of gold mining operations, including production, safety, environmental compliance, and team management.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, 3 x 4 days on 3 days off, 1 x 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in underground operational management and an enthusiastic and authentic leadership style, looking to commit to a long-term project. The key to your success in this role will be your exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

In this role, you will:

• Provide clarity, guidance, and consistency to the underground operation by setting clear and achievable objectives within the specific budget parameters that meet the strategic and business plans for the mine.
• Manage all operational, technical, people and commercial aspects of the underground operations by monitoring and addressing compliance against planned goals and objectives.
• Control underground operation activities by approving plans, reviewing, and reporting against benchmarks and actively aligning plans when required.
• Review proposed mining methods, equipment purchases, equipment usage, and allocation to continuously improve the outputs from the mine.
• Oversee cost, production, and energy effectiveness of the mine by advocating for and sponsoring business improvement and technology projects.

Ideally, you shall possess a Degree in Engineering (Mining) as well as a WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (or the prerequisite to obtain one. Contract management experience working collaboratively with mining contractors is an advantage in this role.

Gold Fields prides itself on offering competitive remuneration packages with short and long-term bonuses, along with benefits including private health insurance allowance, access to Long Service Leave after 5 years, as well as both salary continuance and life insurance.

At Gold Fields, we are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that reflects our commitment to our core values, emphasises safety, and drives high performance, to help us fulfil our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2nd of September 2025

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 continuing to build a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.

• Stability - Strong Life of Mine over all 4 assets
• Annual Performance Bonuses and Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options
• Full phone/WIFI coverage in camp
• Short travel times

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Our four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.

In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields' acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.

This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawler's gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.

In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.

Our four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.

In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields' acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.

This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawler's gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.

In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.

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