Mining Surveyor

Careermine; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus

Monthly private health insurance

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is offering a permanent FIFO Mine Surveyor role from Perth with a 8/6 roster and a 6% site allowance. You will provide survey control for Granny Smith underground operations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to support production and development targets.

The role includes a guaranteed pipeline of work, quarterly bonus potential, private health allowances, and long-term career prospects within a leading gold producer.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Surveying (Degree or Diploma).
• Demonstrated mine surveying experience, underground and open pit.
• Exposure to Deswik and survey instrumentation such as Leica and Trimble.
• Desirable: Authorised Mine Surveyors Certificate Grade 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the mine's ability to achieve production targets through accurate survey services.
• Support mining operations by improving service delivery and team effectiveness.
• Meet surveying compliance by regular capture of physicals and high-quality reports.
• Minimise disruption by delivering accurate outputs and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Surveying

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