Senior Engineer : Mine Production

Careermine; Leinster; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster from Perth

Industry leading employee benefits

6% site allowance

Short-term and long-term incentiveBon*

Monthly private health insurance_allow

$10k employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields in Western Australia invites an experienced underground mining engineer to join our Technical Services team on a FIFO roster from Perth. You will lead production planning and drive safe, efficient extraction across underground operations, aligning with short- to medium-term targets and site standards.

This permanent role offers a competitive package, a 6% site allowance, performance bonuses, private health support, and clear pathways for leadership and professional growth within a

Qualifications

• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency is desirable.
• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Supervisory or management training.
• Experience mentoring and developing a team of mining engineers.
• Solid underground engineering experience across all production phases, preferably in gold.
• Valid manual driver's licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software; Deswik experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans in line with targets.
• Manage stope design and drill and blast planning to minimise dilution and maximise recovery.
• Develop, implement, and record mine information to support safe and economic delivery of targets.
• Prepare end of month reports and ensure compliance reporting.
• Reconcile mined plan versus actual to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead production and operational mining teams, including mentoring of engineers.
• Identify risks and develop programs to eliminate or minimise them.
• Contribute to business and cultural improvement initiatives that lift performance and growth, encouraging team participation.
• Promote continuous improvement within the Technical Services Department.
• Monitor and report on Actual vs. Schedule and Budget performance (physicals and costs).
• Act as Deputy Underground Manager when required.

Skills

Underground mining

Production planning

Leadership

Mentoring

MS Office

Deswik

Driver's licence

Education

Mining Engineering degree

WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate (desirable)

Tools

Deswik

Job description

• 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
• Industry leading employee benefits
• Permanent role with exposure to world-class mines

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager at Agnew, you will facilitate the safe and optimal extraction of gold from underground mining operations. In compliance with site environmental and safety standards, you will be responsible for all mining aspects, including the development and implementation of plans aligned with short to medium term planning targets.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, plus short-term and long-term incentive bonuses
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• $10k employee referral bonus

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans in line with operational targets
• Manage stope design and drill and blast planning to minimise dilution and maximise recovery
• Develop, implement, and record mine information to support safe and economic delivery of targets
• Prepare end of month reports and ensure compliance reporting
• Reconcile mined plan versus actual to identify areas for improvement
• Lead the production and operational mining teams, ensuring goal alignment through clear communication, including coordinating the training and mentoring of Production and Graduate Engineers
• Identify risks and threats to target delivery, and develop and manage programs to eliminate or minimise them
• Contribute to business and cultural improvement initiatives that lift performance and growth, encouraging team participation and helping remove barriers to success
• Promote continuous improvement within the Technical Services Department
• Monitor and report on Actual vs. Schedule and Budget performance (physicals and costs)
• Act as Deputy Underground Manager when required

What You'll Bring

• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (desirable)
• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering
• Supervisory or management training
• Experience mentoring and developing a team of mining engineers
• Solid underground engineering experience across all production phases, preferably in gold
• Valid manual driver's licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software; experience with Deswik highly regarded

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join us and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.

We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to inclusion and belonging, and to offering fabulous mentors who'll support your long-term career in mining from day one.

We recognise that everyone's circumstances are unique, and we're always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that help you balance work, family, and life.

Applications Close

9 October 2026