Environmental Assistant

Far Southeast Gold Resources, Inc.; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Onsite allowance

Quarterly bonus

Monthly health insurance allowance

Job summary

Gold Fields invites applications for an environmental role at Granny Smith Gold Mine, a FIFO position from Perth. You will perform environmental monitoring and sampling with field-based duties, including drone-assisted data collection, to help ensure environmental compliance. Hands-on operators are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity emphasizes development and career progression within a proven mining company, with a structured incentive and allowances for onsite work.

Qualifications

• Experience in fieldwork or mining operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in remote conditions and varying weather.
• Valid manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Environmental monitoring, including collecting and sending water and soil samples.
• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain records.
• Use drones to capture imagery and assist with data collection.
• Support waste management, fauna handling, and pastoral activities.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Mining operations exposure

Outdoor work

Tools

Drone operation

Job description

• 8 days on / 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth
• Hands-on environmental role at Granny Smith Gold Mine
• Field-based role with exposure to monitoring, rehabilitation & drone work

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing FIFO employee to transition into an Environmental role and build a long-term career. This position is suited to someone with practical problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Previous mining or FIFO experience is highly regarded but not essential.

If you enjoy working outdoors, this role offers plenty of field-based work, including environmental monitoring and sampling, with excellent opportunities for development and career progression.

You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the Environment team to ensure the mine meets its environmental obligations.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Extra allowance for working onsite
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Monthly private health insurance allowance

What You’ll Do

• Environmental monitoring, including collecting and sending water and soil samples
• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain records
• Use drones to capture imagery and assist with data collection
• Support waste management, fauna handling, and pastoral activities
• Suitable for hands-on operators

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in fieldwork or mining operations
• Ability to work outdoors in remote conditions and varying weather
• A valid manual 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.

Applications close 30 September 2026