Paste Fill Operator

GOLD FIELDS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Bonus up to 10%

Private health allowance

Annual leave 5+ weeks

FIFO parking discount

Referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is offering a permanent, on-site role at Granny Smith Gold Mine. You will install, operate and maintain underground paste reticulation, compressed air, ventilation, and dewatering systems, ensuring safe development and production.

The role requires hands-on experience in underground mining and a valid manual driver's license. We offer a 6% site allowance, quarterly bonuses up to 10% annually, a monthly health allowance, and generous annual leave, with FIFO parking discounts and a

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence.
• Dangerous Goods Card and Working at Heights tickets advantageous.
• Experience in underground mining operations in a service or paste crew capacity.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain underground paste reticulation, compressed air, ventilation, and water/dewatering systems.
• Conduct scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, and coordinate timely equipment repairs.
• Support the team through handovers, technical guidance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Manual driver's license

Dangerous Goods Card

Working at Heights

Underground mining experience

Job description

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights roster at Granny Smith
• Hands-on responsibility for installation and maintenance of key underground infrastructure
• Previous underground mining or paste crew experience required

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will install and operate underground paste fill systems supporting safe and efficient development and production at Granny Smith Gold Mine.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
• FIFO parking discount & Virgin Velocity reward points
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence
• Dangerous Goods Card, Working at Heights tickets advantageous
• Experience in underground mining operations in a service or paste crew capacity

About the Role

• Install, operate, and maintain underground paste reticulation, compressed air, ventilation, and water/dewatering systems
• Conduct scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, and coordinate timely equipment repairs

Support the team through handovers, technical guidance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.
We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1 OCTOBER 2026