Mining Surveyor

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Monthly private health insurance-allow

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields offers a permanent FIFO surveying role from Perth, with an 8/6 roster and a 6% site allowance. You will provide a comprehensive survey control service supporting Granny Smith underground operations and contribute to meeting production targets.

The role requires a surveying qualification, exposure to Deswik, Leica, and Trimble tools, and a track record in mine surveying both underground and open pit. A Grade 1/2 certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Surveying (Degree or Diploma).
• Authorised Mine Surveyors Certificate Grade 1 or 2 (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in mine surveying, underground and open pit.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely survey services to support production and development targets.
• Improve service delivery and team effectiveness across mining operations.
• Meet company and statutory surveying compliance with regular data capture and reports.
• Minimise disruption by delivering precise outputs and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Mine surveying experience

Underground surveying

Open pit surveying

Communication skills

Education

Surveying degree or diploma

Authorised Mine Surveyors Certificate Grade 1/2 (desirable)

Tools

Deswik

Leica

Trimble

Job description

• Permanent FIFO role from Perth, 8/6 roster with 6% site allowance
• Competitive salary + quarterly bonus + private health allowance
• Tertiary qualification in Surveying, Grade One preferred

The Opportunity:

You’ll work closely with a diverse team; you will provide a comprehensive survey control service to contribute to the achievement of production and development targets across Granny Smith underground operation.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• Long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Strengthen the mine’s ability to achieve mining production and development targets through accurate, timely, and reliable survey services.
• Support mining operations by improving service delivery and team effectiveness, providing assistance across related areas as required.
• Meet company and statutory surveying compliance requirements through the regular capture of physicals and the preparation of high-quality reports.
• Minimise disruption to mining activities by delivering accurate survey outputs, maintaining survey equipment to required standards, and monitoring team performance through inspections and audits.

What You’ll Bring

• Possess a formal qualification in Surveying (Degree or Diploma) and a manual driver’s license
• Have or be working towards an Authorised Mine Surveyors Certificate Grade 1 or 2 (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in mine surveying, both underground and open pit
• Exposure in mine surveying applications such as Deswik & survey instrumentation such as Leica & Trimble
• 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.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 09/10/2026