Coordinator : Processing Production

GOLD FIELDS; Leinster; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10% annually

Monthly private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Pro rata long service leave after 5 yr

18 weeks parental leave

Cultural leave (1 week paid)

FIFO parking discount

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Processing Coordinator to oversee daily processing plant operations and lead the process teams in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

Reporting to the Superintendent Processing Production, you will drive production performance, mentor staff, ensure PTW compliance and environmental standards while collaborating across operations, maintenance and metallurgy to optimise plant performance on a rotating FIFO roster from Perth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Processing Coordinator role with mineral processing plant operations.
• Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26).
• Strong safety systems knowledge including Permit to Work (PTW) and isolation procedures.
• Experience with ICMI Cyanide Code implementation is highly regarded.
• Proven leadership coaching, mentoring and development of personnel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and cross-functional coordination.
• Proactive approach to CI, production optimisation and environmental compliance.
• WA manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily processing plant operations and crews to achieve safe, efficient and reliable production.
• Provide visible safety leadership and PTW compliance across the site.
• Drive budgeted production performance including tonnes, gold produced and plant recovery.
• Lead and mentor operations personnel through performance management with regular feedback.
• Maintain communication between operations, maintenance, metallurgy and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and ICMI Code.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Processing operations

Team leadership

Safety systems & PTW

ICMI Cyanide Code knowledge

Mentoring & coaching

Cross-functional coordination

Environmental compliance

WA manual driver's license

Education

Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26)

Job description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Superintendent Processing Production, you will be responsible for the coordination of the operation of the gold processing facilities and equipment. Manage, develop, and mentor the process teams to achieve budgeted production, meeting all quality standards including safety, cost and environment.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Why Join Gold Fields

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, 18 weeks parental leave
• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
• FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Processing Coordinator role, with extensive knowledge of mineral processing plant operations, preferably within a gold processing environment.
• Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26).
• Strong understanding of safety systems and processes, including Permit to Work (PTW), isolation procedures and critical risk management.
• Experience with the International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) Cyanide Code and its implementation within processing operations will be highly regarded.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience coaching, mentoring and developing personnel to improve individual performance, team capability and engagement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and operational coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across processing, maintenance and technical teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, production optimisation, environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• WA manual driver's licence.

About the Role

• Coordinate daily processing plant operations and crews to achieve safe, efficient and reliable production outcomes.
• Provide visible safety leadership, ensuring compliance with site procedures, risk management systems, critical controls, Permit to Work (PTW) requirements and isolation systems.
• Drive the consistent achievement of budgeted production performance, including tonnes treated, gold produced and plant recovery, while optimising plant availability and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop operations personnel, providing ongoing leadership and mentoring to direct reports through the Performance Management Process. Provide regular, constructive feedback to support individual development, build capability and enhance employee engagement, productivity and job satisfaction.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between operations, maintenance, metallurgy and other site teams to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, site environmental management plans and the International Cyanide Management Code.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to improve safety, plant stability, productivity and cost efficiency.

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.