Coordinator Underground Production (Foreperson)

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Monthly health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years (pro‑

Job summary

GOLD FIELDS in Western Australia is seeking an Underground Production Coordinator (Foreperson) to coordinate daily underground production at Granny Smith, aligning with the mine plan and upholding strict safety standards. You will lead and mentor Underground Production Supervisors, directing teams to meet production targets while fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Unit Manager Underground Mining, this role demands strong planning and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in underground gold mining at Coordinator/Foreperson or Supervisor level.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and production cycles.
• Commitment to safety leadership and building high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Underground Production Supervisors and crews.
• Coordinate underground production planning and drive performance in-line with the mine plan.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a strong safety culture of care, respect and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with technical services, maintenance, contractors and partners to optimise operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Planning

Communication

Decision making

Underground mining knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

WA Underground S26 certificate

WA Underground Statutory Supervisor’s Certificate

Driver’s Licence (Manual C Class)

WA Dangerous Goods Security Card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• FIFO from Perth | 8:6 even-time roster at Granny Smith gold mine
• Drive underground operational excellence, performance and safety
• Leadership opportunity with a leading owner-operator gold producer

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your decisions drive performance, safety, and culture underground

The Opportunity

As the Underground Production Coordinator (Foreperson), you’ll be responsible for coordinating daily underground production at Granny Smith gold mine, ensuring alignment with the mine plan whilst maintaining stringent safety standards.

You’ll lead and mentor a team of Underground Production Supervisors, providing direction, support, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability to ensure achievement of production targets.

Reporting to the Unit Manager Underground Mining, this is a pivotal leadership role where your ability to influence, plan, and problem-solve is critical to success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Gold Fields?

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

About the Role

• Leading and mentoring Underground Production Supervisors and crews
• Coordinating underground production planning and driving performance in-line with the mine plan
• Ensuring strict compliance with safety standards, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Fostering a strong safety culture of care, respect and accountability
• Building strong relationships and collaborating with technical services, maintenance, contractors and business partners to optimise operations

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in underground gold mining (at Coordinator/Foreperson or Supervisor level)
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and production cycles
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and building high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills
• Confidence and competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• WA Underground Statutory Supervisor’s Certificate, including Schedule 26 (S26)
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence and WA Dangerous Goods Security Card

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.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 NOVEMBER 2026