Engineer : Production

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited; Kambalda East; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Annual bonus up to 10%

Private health insurance

Job summary

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited seeks a Production Engineer to facilitate efficient ore extraction through planning and scheduling. You will develop short- to medium-term plans that meet production targets while upholding EHS standards and company policies.

You will collaborate with the Senior Mine Production Engineer to drive planned production and safety targets, support reporting, and optimize drill and blast designs using current data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in underground or surface mining environments.
• Exposure to longhole drilling and blasting.
• Familiar with mining software such as Deswik.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the two-week mine schedule in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Support the mining operation with production and safety targets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor reporting to aid decision-making.
• Create drill and blast designs using current data.
• Monitor progress to ensure alignment with targets and safety.

Skills

Longhole drilling

Planning Scheduling

Underground experience

Ventilation systems

Contract mining exposure

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will be responsible for facilitating the efficient extraction of gold ore by providing effective production planning and scheduling. Develop and manage short- to medium-term plans that achieve production and development targets while maximizing business value and maintaining compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

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
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, private health insurance allowance
• Industry leading employee benefits including private health insurance

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage the two-week mine schedule in consultation with key stakeholders, ensuring it aligns with operational capability and supports the achievement of the three-monthly schedule (3MS) objectives.
• Support the success of the mining operation by working closely with the Senior Mine Production Engineer to drive and achieve planned production and safety targets.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of reporting (Weekly variance reports, Daily reports, performance tracking etc) to support informed decision-making. Provide accurate information on production performance, safety, critical path activities, and high-risk areas to help guide operational planning and priorities.
• Create competent, consistent and optimal drill and blast designs that account for the most up-to-date economic and geological information.
• Monitor progress and performance to ensure activities remain aligned with weekly production targets and are completed safely.

What You'll Bring

• Have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven underground/surface engineering experience with exposure to longhole drilling, blasting, ventilation, projects, planning and scheduling - preferably gold
• Exposure to contract mining environments
• Demonstrated practical underground experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Deswik

Application closing 20 November 2026

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 recognize 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.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, private health insurance allowance
• Industry leading employee benefits including private health insuranc

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Mining, Minerals & Metals 1,001-5,000 employees

Gold Fields’ four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where our team are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis. There is also a corporate office located in the Perth CBD.

Gold Fields offers a competitive package, including, but not limited to, a site allowance, private health insurance allowance, bonuses, and parental leave of up to 18 weeks.

On site, modern village accommodation comes with ensuite rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, gyms, sporting facilities and catered meals.

Gold Fields’ four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where our team are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis. There is also a corporate office located in the Perth CBD.

Gold Fields offers a competitive package, including, but not limited to, a site allowance, private health insurance allowance, bonuses, and parental leave of up to 18 weeks.

On site, modern village accommodation comes with ensuite rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, gyms, sporting facilities and catered meals.

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