Coordinator : Projects (Mechanical)

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance 6%

Annual bonus 10%

Health insurance

5 weeks leave

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Granny Smith Gold Mine, a Gold Fields operation, seeks an experienced Coordinator: Projects (Mechanical) to drive capital and sustaining mechanical projects. You will coordinate design, execution, and implementation of mechanical components, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high technical standards.

Working with site stakeholders, contractors and project teams, you will oversee mechanical designs, plant upgrades and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and site

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or Boilermaking with mining project delivery experience.
• Current WHS Statutory Supervisors certificate (S26).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of WA mining legislation and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of mechanical capital and sustaining projects across processing, underground, and surface operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical designs, installations, plant upgrades, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and site requirements.
• Manage mechanical contractors, consultants, and vendors to deliver high-quality project outcomes while maintaining safety and performance standards.
• Develop and monitor project scopes, schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and resource requirements to support successful project execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture and statutory compliance, working with site stakeholders to integrate project outcomes into ongoing operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

P&IDs reading

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting

WHS Statutory Supervisors certificate (S26)

Job description

• 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
• Significant mechanical experience in mining operations and project delivery
• S26 &Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boiler making or a related mechanical discipline.

• 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
• Significant mechanical experience in mining operations and project delivery
• S26 &Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boiler making or a related mechanical discipline.

The Opportunity:

Granny Smith Gold Mine is seeking an experienced and proactive Coordinator: Projects (Mechanical) to support the successful delivery of capital and sustaining projects across our operation.

In this key role, you will coordinate the design, execution, and implementation of mechanical engineering components, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

Working closely with site stakeholders, contractors, and project teams, you will play an integral role in delivering reliable mechanical systems and infrastructure while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Gold Fields standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing performance, safety, and success of a leading gold mining operation.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, 10% annual site bonus
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the delivery of mechanical capital and sustaining projects across processing, underground, and surface operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical designs, installations, plant upgrades, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and site requirements.
• Manage mechanical contractors, consultants, and vendors to deliver high-quality project outcomes while maintaining strong safety and performance standards.
• Develop and monitor project scopes, schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and resource requirements to support successful project execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture and statutory compliance, working collaboratively with site stakeholders to integrate project outcomes into ongoing operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking or a related mechanical discipline with significant experience in mining operations and project delivery, preferably within WA gold mining and FIFO environments.
• Hold a current WHS Statutory Supervisors certificate (S26).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications and project documentation.
• Proven experience in a similar role, with strong technical knowledge of mineral processing plants, mobile equipment, machinery, and associated infrastructure services.
• Sound understanding of WA mining legislation, engineering standards, and safety management systems, with a strong commitment to safe and compliant operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and performance development experience within multidisciplinary teams, supported by a current C Class Driver’s Licence.

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 recognise 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 September 2026