Engineer : Mine Infrastructure

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Private health insurance allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

$10k employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields in Western Australia seeks a Senior Underground Mine Infrastructure Engineer to lead planning, design and scheduling of mine infrastructure at St Ives, reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Projects. The role focuses on safe, efficient extraction of gold with close collaboration to the Fixed Plant team.

You will own the infrastructure schedule, monitor costs, and support wider projects. Tertiary mining engineering, underground experience, and Deswik/Ventsim/Scheduler skills are

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Underground engineering experience is essential.
• Manual driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Mine planning design work and three‑month schedule.
• Design and optimise underground mine infrastructure for Life‑of‑Mine strategy.
• Coordinate ventilation, pastefill and surface infrastructure.
• Manage project and contractor activities and maintain budgets.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Mining Engineering (degree)

Related discipline (degree)

Tools

Deswik CAD

Scheduler

Ventsim

MS Office

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth (Residential also available)
• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Tertiary Qualifications in a Mining Engineering or related discipline

The Opportunity

Put your engineering expertise to work at St Ives, playing a hands-on role in shaping the underground infrastructure that supports our mining operations. Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Projects you will be responsible for planning, designing and scheduling mine infrastructure projects that enable the safe, efficient and sustainable extraction of gold - from near-term priorities through to longer-term operational requirements.

You will make an impact on site by delivering practical mine infrastructure solutions that support production and the broader mining operation. Your ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating closely with the onsite Fixed Plant team to coordinate priorities and will assist in delivering effective outcomes.

You will own the infrastructure schedule, keeping projects on track and ensuring delivery aligns with operational priorities, project requirements and agreed timelines.

Required to keep a close eye on costs, actively tracking project expenditure and ensuring delivery remains within approved capital budgets.

You will ring a flexible, solutions-focused approach, stepping up to support the wider team with additional projects and priorities as required.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.

Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, monthly private health insurance allowance
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum,
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• 10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Mine planning design work, level/area extraction plans, three-month schedule, and infrastructure requirements
• Design and optimise underground mine infrastructure (multiple mines) to support the Life-of-Mine strategy including but not limited to, level and stope designs, scheduling, ventilation, mine services, fuel bay, dewatering, pastefill, escapeway installations, surface infrastructure to support underground
• Competency in underground ventilation and statutory requirements, acting in the capacity of Ventilation Officer or Deputy, responsible for maintaining and updating the Ventsim model
• Manage pastefill activities and design requirements in conjunction with the Pastefill Crew and Foreman, generating pastefill notes, reticulation designs and liaising with other departments
• Project and contractor management for both short- long term infrastructure projects
• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in a Mining Engineering or related discipline and manual driver’s licence.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and mining software Deswik CAD and Scheduler (a must) and Ventsim
• Competent report writing, presentation and communication skills to all levels of the business
• Substantial Underground practical engineering experience is essential
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills.

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: 23 October 2026