Projects Supervisor

Gold Fields; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Quarterly operation bonus scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

$10,000 employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a supervisory professional to lead the safe, efficient delivery of construction projects at the Gruyere mine. You will manage readiness, planning, and handover, working with contractors to ensure compliance with scope, quality, and schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Qualified electrical tradespeople with supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Section 26 Statutory Supervision is a must for supervisory roles.
• Electrical Trade qualification is desirable and relevant to site duties.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supervision or leading hand roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential for stakeholder management.
• Ability to make field decisions and solve problems on site.

Responsibilities

• Drive construction readiness: methodology, scope, mobilisation, site setup, planning, and handover.
• Collaborate with contractors to finalise construction methods and inspect works for safety and quality.
• Develop and review permits, JHAs, lift plans and other construction related documents.
• Coordinate shutdowns and SIMOPS with operations to minimise production impact.
• Model inclusive, safe, high-performing team culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Problem solving

Field decision making

Education

Electrical Trade qualification

Section 26 Statutory Supervision

Job description

• 8 days on, 6 days off Fly in Fly out from Perth roster
• Drive construction delivery at Gruyere processing plant and infrastructure
• Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualification is desirable
• 8 days on, 6 days off Fly in Fly out from Perth roster
• Drive construction delivery at Gruyere processing plant and infrastructure
• Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualification is desirable

The Opportunity:

In this role you will lead the safe efficient and timely delivery of a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved scope, quality, schedule and site standards. You will work closely with contractors and stakeholders to drive construction readiness and disciplined project execution as part of our Engineering Projects department at our Gruyere mine.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly operation bonus scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10,000 employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Drive construction readiness including, methodology, work pack scope development, mobilisation, site establishment, workfront planning, execution and project handover.
• Work with contractors to finalise construction methodologies and conduct site inspections to ensure work is completed safely, meets quality standards, and critical controls are effectively implemented.
• Support safe project execution through the development and review of CRAW’s, JHAs, permits, lift plans, and any other construction related requirements.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to coordinate shutdowns, manage simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), and minimise impacts to production.
• Lead by example, championing our values and fostering an inclusive, respectful, safe, and high-performing team culture where everyone can thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• Section 26 Statutory Supervision
• Electrical Trade qualification and Manual Driver’s Licence
• High risk work licences will be beneficial
• Demonstrated experience within a similar Supervisory or Leading Hand level position
• Practical problem-solving ability with the confidence to make decisions in the field and upscale issues early. Inquisitive and willingness to enquire and learn.
• Good understanding of mine site work management processes, including permits, JHAs, risk assessments, isolations, traffic management and change management, would be beneficial.
• 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 organization 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 recognize 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.