Senior Geologist Mining

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

At Gold Fields, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect our values and drive our success. We're now seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to lead and influence safe, efficient, and value-driven geological operations at Gruyere Gold Mine.

At Gold Fields, we don't just mine gold — we unlock potential. Come join us and help shape the future of mining.

Gruyere, commenced in 2019 is a world-class open pit operation located in the remote Yamarna Belt of Western Australia. Consisting of a large-scale, low-cost gold mine, future satellite operations and impressive exploration potential it is a key asset in our Australian portfolio. It's a joint venture between Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources, producing over 300,000 ounces of gold annually. Gruyere boasts an impressive mine life, which is set to grow following significant investment in exploration expenditure on the existing deposit and surrounding tenure. With a modern camp and site infrastructure, and strong focus on continuous improvement, Gruyere offers a rare opportunity to make your mark on a globally significant deposit in a fabulous team culture and technically rewarding environment.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and growth:

- Family-friendly site roster (8 days on, 6 days off)
- Short-term and long-term bonus schemes to recognise your contribution
- Virgin Velocity reward points
- Salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years
- Educational assistance to support lifelong learning

About the Role

As a key leader within the geology team, you will be instrumental in driving safe, efficient, and data-informed geological practices. Reporting to the Manager: Geology, you'll lead people and processes to ensure optimal gold ore production, support ongoing resource development, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and mentoring a team of geologists and contractors to deliver on daily plans while meeting operational and safety targets
- Driving team performance by providing accurate, predictive geological models to maximise recovery and minimise dilution
- Overseeing and enhancing grade control reconciliation processes (daily to annual)
- Championing near-mine and in-mine exploration programs to support Life of Mine extension and resource growth – both RC and Diamond drilling
- Ensuring the integrity and reliability of geological mapping, modelling, and reporting systems
- Applying strategic insight and technical expertise to reduce geological risk and improve model confidence
- Fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence in geological operations

About You

You'll also bring:

- Proven leadership capability with experience motivating high-performing geology teams
- A degree in Geology or a related discipline
- Strong background in open pit gold mining, with expertise in mine geology, grade control, resource estimation, and extensional exploration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and geological software (e.g., Datamine, Leapfrog)
- A passion for safety, continuous improvement, and building a performance-driven culture

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.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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