Alternate Surface Mining Manager

2 days ago


Shire Of Coolgardie, Australia Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

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

How You'll Make an Impact

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will lead all facets of the open pit/surface operation to deliver on safety, production, and cost objectives. Your leadership will ensure the mine achieves its short-term targets while progressing long-term strategic plans.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Ensuring compliance with the WA Mines Act & Regulations.Leading surface production and development to meet budgets and long-term mine plans.Monitor development, production and mining projects' progress against monthly targets.Driving performance against monthly development, mining, and project targets.Optimising recoveryOverseeing mine planning, survey, projects, and geotechnical functions.Preparing accurate schedules, forecasts, and budgets to support operational excellence.


This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off roster, either residential Kalgoorlie/ Kambalda, or fly in fly out from Perth.


Why Gold Fields?

Gold Fields offers a competitive remuneration package with generous short and long-term bonuses, along with benefits including site allowance, private health insurance allowance, salary continuance and life insurance.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that reflects our commitment to our core values, emphasizes safety, and drives high performance, to help us fulfill our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

What You Bring?

We are seeking an experienced senior leader, holding a WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate/ Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificate as well as bringing extensive open pit/surface mining expertise. Your background includes large-scale mechanised operations, with strong capability in contractor management and business partner engagement.

A Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) will complement your practical experience, and you will have a proven record of leading high-performing teams, drive safety, and consistently delivering operational excellence.

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

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31st Oct 2025

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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 follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.



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