Trainee Process Operator

7 days ago

KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile.

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

Want to kickstart your career in one of Australia's most dynamic gold mining regions while mastering skills that open doors? An opportunity exists to join our iconic St Ives Gold Mine.

Why Choose Gold Fields?

  • Learn from the best: Our crew of experts will mentor you every step of the way.
  • Do real work: From underground tunnels to towering heights at the processing plant, every day is an adventure
  • Safety first: We take your safety seriously — it's the heart of everything we do.
  • Work-life balance: great roster with more time to recharge and enjoy life.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term trainee contract initially, based on a 8 days on 6 days, 7 days on, 7 night off roster. You will be residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie. We offer transport between Kalgoorlie, Kambalda and St Ives mine site.

Benefits you will receive:

  • Competitive pay + 6% site allowance.
  • Quarterly bonus scheme.
  • Private health insurance allowance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

What you'll be doing:

You will learn how to operate processing plant equipment in a safe, productive, and efficient manner to maximise plant performance without negatively affecting the environment or the health and safety of personnel.

A day in the life includes:

  • Catch the early morning bus to site, complete breathalyser
  • Attend pre-start meeting - talk about safety, general overview of work happening that day
  • Processing Shift Supervisor gives out jobs for the day where you'd be buddied up with an experienced Process Operator, tasks could include:
  • Learning about how to operate various circuits of the plant including crushers, mills, CIL leach tanks, elution, control room & gold room
  • Walking up and down multiple flights of stairs, housekeeping and clean up around the plant (shovelling and hosing)
  • Reporting any hazards or broken machinery
  • Assisting the maintenance team especially when shutdowns happening
  • Data entry using computers - systems such as excel (training provided)
  • Catch the bus back to town

About You:

You will bring:

  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Great communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Previously experience in a physically demanding role highly regarded

Apply now at

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 27 October 2025.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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