Mine Planning Superintendent

at; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company in Western Australia is seeking a dynamic leader for their Mine Planning Engineering team. Your role will focus on driving operational excellence and optimizing underground mining forecasts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering and extensive experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This opportunity offers a life-friendly roster, competitive financial incentives, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

8 days on, 6 days off roster

5 weeks annual leave

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Annual Bonus

Long-Term Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive underground experience in mining operations.
• Strong understanding of mine scheduling and planning.
• Valid WA manual driver's license and WHS certificates highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve planning systems.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize mining performance.
• Prepare mine schedules managing operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mine Design

Technical Studies

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Tools

Deswik.CAD

Deswik.Sched

Ventsim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Allowance + Bonus + 5 wks leave/year

Producing more than 250,000 ounces of gold each year, Gold Fields' Agnew mine site is located in the Eastern Goldfields region.

It is situated 23 km west of Leinster, 375 km north of Kalgoorlie, and almost 1000km from Perth.

Gold Fields acquired the mine in 2001, and gold is sourced from underground operations and processed via the CIP plant.

Most of the almost 650-strong Agnew workforce reside in Perth and work at the mine via a fly-in/fly-out roster.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our iconic Agnew gold mine site for a values-driven, dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence.

How You'll Make an Impact

Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services, you'll lead the Mine Planning Engineering team, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective underground operations. Your expertise will shape optimised mining forecasts across short-term implementation through to medium-term (3-year) planning, including annual budgets aligned with our Life of Mine strategy and business objectives.

At Gold Fields, we value people who champion our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining—through safety, integrity, and innovation.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Life-Friendly Roster - 8 days on 6 days off, 4 days on 3 days off roster, and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.
• Cultural and Family Leave - 1 week paid + 1-week unpaid cultural leave, 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave, and long service leave after 5 years
• Financial Support - Up to $6,000 Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Scheme
• Supportive Team Culture - Work with a network of professionals who value learning, sharing, and growing together

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and continuously improve planning systems that are documented, controlled, and auditable
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise mining performance
• Review and update mine plans based on exploration, performance, and operational feedback
• Prepare robust mine schedules that manage operational and technical risk
• Ensure efficient resource utilisation through strategic project ranking and evaluation
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovation
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for your team

What will you bring?

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) and extensive underground experience
• Strong understanding of mine design, scheduling, and technical studies
• Proven leadership and communication skills to support a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with Deswik.CAD, Deswik.Sched, Ventsim, and Microsoft Office
• Valid WA manual driver's licence
• WA WHS statutory certificates (Underground Manager, Ventilation Officer, Statutory Supervisor) or progress toward these qualifications is highly regarded

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia by the 30th of November 2025

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Stability - solid life of mine
• Annual Performance Bonuses and Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options