Assistant : Geology

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Monthly private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Residential Geology Support role at the St Ives operation, Kalgoorlie or Kambalda. This hands‑on position develops practical geology experience across exploration, production and drilling, with mandatory manual driving and forklift licences.

Permanent residential role offering a diverse field‑based workload, including ore sampling, fieldwork, RC and diamond drilling support, and QAQC of samples, as part of our Geology team at the St Ives Gold Mine.

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence.
• Forklift licence preferred.
• HR Licence highly regarded.
• Experience in a similar role within the mining/resources environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production activities such as ore mark-ups, ore spotting, and collecting in-pit samples.
• Field work as required.
• Support RC drilling activities including sampling and rock chip collection.
• Assist with diamond drill core processing, cutting, and sampling.
• Maintain QAQC standards for sample handling and data recording.
• Manage (Assist) daily and weekly sample dispatch to the assay laboratory.

Skills

Manual driving

Mining experience

Tools

Forklift licence

HR Licence

Job description

Residential role | 8/6 day shift roster at St Ives | Kalgoorlie or Kambalda

Develop practical, hands‑on geology experience across exploration, production and drilling. Manual Driver’s Licence and Forklift Licence required.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide quality geology technical services to support safe, efficient, and high-quality ore extraction as part of our Geology team at our owner‑operated St Ives Gold Mine.

Why Join Gold Fields

• Permanent residential role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
• 18 weeks parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence
• Forklift licence required (preferred)
• HR Licence highly regarded
• Experience in a similar role within the mining/resources environment (highly regarded)

About The Role

• Assist with production activities such as ore mark‑ups, ore spotting, and collecting in‑pit samples
• Field work as required
• Support RC drilling activities including sampling and rock chip collection
• Assist with diamond drill core processing, cutting, and sampling
• Maintain QAQC standards for sample handling and data recording
• Manage (Assist) daily and weekly sample dispatch to the assay laboratory

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.