Lead Gold Processing Operator | Safety‑Driven, FIFO/DIDO

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Site Allowance

Private Health Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Virgin Velocity rewards points

Paid Parental leave

Employee referral program - $10,000

Long service leave pro rata after 5

Job summary

Gold Fields' St Ives mine site is seeking a Senior Process Operator to support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead a crew, and assist with day-to-day plant operations.

You will monitor equipment across processing areas, coordinate daily tasks, and work with Metallurgy and Maintenance to optimise performance while maintaining accurate production data. This role offers a DIDO or FIFO roster, five weeks annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Proven leader who proactively approaches coaching and mentoring others.
• Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate would be advantageous.
• Developed troubleshooting and problem solving skills in operations and leadership.
• Experienced with crushing, grinding, CIL / CIP, control room and gold room operation.
• Confident and consistent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide coverage for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment across processing areas.
• Coordinate daily work activities, including unplanned tasks, reports and checklists.
• Liaise with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance.
• Maintain accurate production data and shift reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Coaching & mentoring

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Crushing & grinding

CIL/CIP processing

Control room operation

Gold room operation

Education

Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate

C Class Driver’s Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Gold Fields' St Ives mine site is seeking a Senior Process Operator to support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead a crew, and assist with day-to-day plant operations.

You will monitor equipment across processing areas, coordinate daily tasks, and work with Metallurgy and Maintenance to optimise performance while maintaining accurate production data. This role offers a DIDO or FIFO roster, five weeks annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.