Alt Unit Manager : Underground Mining at Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Shire Of Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underground mining management, Safety leadership, Mine planning, Budgeting, Risk management, Performance management, Deswik, Ventsim, Ventilation, Geotechnical, Continuous improvement, Project management, Statutory compliance, Strategic planning, Technical studies

Industry

mining

Description

8 days on and 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth Leadership opportunity Permanent role with exposure to world-class mines The Opportunity: You’ll be responsible for managing and coordinating all facets of the underground operations to meet all safety, development and cost targets. You will also ensure that all mining and planning activities support and are driven by the short, medium and long-term needs of the mine and fully aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the business unit (St Ives Gold Mine), and Gold Fields as a whole. Reporting to the Underground Mine Manager, this role is offered on an 8 day on 6 days off roster, Wednesday-Wednesday and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or residential from Kalgoorlie, WA. Why You’ll Love Working for Us Permanent role with a leading gold producer 6% site allowance Quarterly bonus up to 10%, monthly private health insurance allowance $10K employee referral bonus What You’ll Do Ensure all statutory requirements are met per the WA Work Health and Safety Act (2020) & respective Regulations (2022) Ensure all reporting and actions in relation to safety and environmental incidents is completed within appropriate deadlines Manage and oversee the development activities of the mine, taking into consideration the long-term requirements of the mine as well as responding to the daily requirements, to achieve the budget and agreed objectives Monitor development and mining projects progress against monthly targets Optimise and work on continuous improvement projects to increase the decline development advance rate Oversee the mine planning, projects, ventilation, survey and geotechnical requirements of the mine Support the preparation of schedules of all mining activities to create accurate forecasts and budgets to achieve the mine budget Oversee and provide input to mine technical studies covering the Life of Mine Develop continuous improvement targets and drive and measure achievement of these targets Ensure that the mine schedules are matched to the production requirements, operational conditions, and resources What You’ll Bring Recognised Tertiary Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Holding a WorkSafe Western Australia, Statutory Certificate as First Class Mine Manager (Non-coal Mines) Certificate of Competency and Western Australian manual C-Class drivers’ licence is essential. Extensive experience in an underground mining environment Previous experience in a operational leadership (site based) role is vital Experience in using your WA First Class Mine Manager (Non-coal Mines) certification desirable Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, risk management, managing training/development, career progression and performance management of personnel Displayed proficiency with mining software (Deswik, Ventsim) Strong technical background with experience in underground mine planning, ventilation, geotechnical, capital justifications, and budgeting. A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills. About Gold Fields At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining. Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one. We recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life. How to Apply To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Responsibilities

You will manage and coordinate all facets of underground operations to meet safety, development, and cost targets. This includes overseeing mine planning, technical studies, and continuous improvement projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.