Coordinator Underground Production (Foreperson)

Gold Road Resources Limited; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave

Cultural leave

Short flight from Perth

FIFO parking discount

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Underground Production Coordinator (Foreperson) at Granny Smith is responsible for coordinating daily underground production, aligning with the mine plan and upholding strict safety standards. You will lead and mentor Underground Production Supervisors, providing direction and accountability to ensure targets are met.

Reporting to the Unit Manager Underground Mining, you will influence planning, drive improvements, and collaborate with technical services, maintenance, contractors and

Qualifications

• Experience leading underground mining teams at Coordinator/Foreperson level.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods and production cycles.
• Proven safety leadership and ability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Underground Production Supervisors and crews.
• Coordinate underground production planning aligned to the mine plan.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a safety‑first culture of care, respect and accountability.
• Collaborate with technical services, maintenance, contractors and partners to optimise operations.

Skills

Underground leadership

Production planning

Safety leadership

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Education

WA Underground Statutory Supervisor’s Certificate (S26)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long‑life mines
• 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
• 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
• Short flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

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.

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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