Coordinator : Processing Production

Gold Fields Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance 6%

Quarterly bonus 10%

Private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave 18 weeks

Cultural leave

Employee referral bonus 10K

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Processing Coordinator to oversee daily operation of the gold processing facilities and crews, delivering safe, efficient and reliable production.

The role reports to the Superintendent Processing Production and includes mentoring teams, driving budgeted results, and ensuring compliance with safety, PTW and environmental standards on an 8/6 roster, Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Processing Coordinator role and knowledge of mineral processing plant operations.
• Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26).
• Strong understanding of safety systems and PTW processes.
• Experience with ICMI Cyanide Code is highly regarded.
• Proven leadership capability to coach and develop personnel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and coordination skills.
• 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 production outcomes.
• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure compliance with PTW, risk management and isolation systems.
• Drive achievement of budgeted production, plant recovery and availability; optimise efficiency.
• Lead and develop operations personnel with regular feedback and performance management.
• Maintain coordination between operations, maintenance, metallurgy and site teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and the Cyanide Code.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and cost efficiency.

Skills

Processing coordinator

Supervisor certificate

Safety systems

Cyanide Code

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

WA license

Job description

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

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)
• $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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday 17 November 2026 with shortlisting commencing immediately.