Senior Operator : Process

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Site Allowance

Private Health Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Virgin Velocity rewards points

Paid Parental leave

Employee referral program - $10,000

Long service leave pro rata after 5

Job summary

Gold Fields' St Ives mine site is seeking a Senior Process Operator to support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead a crew, and assist with day-to-day plant operations.

You will monitor equipment across processing areas, coordinate daily tasks, and work with Metallurgy and Maintenance to optimise performance while maintaining accurate production data. This role offers a DIDO or FIFO roster, five weeks annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Proven leader who proactively approaches coaching and mentoring others.
• Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate would be advantageous.
• Developed troubleshooting and problem solving skills in operations and leadership.
• Experienced with crushing, grinding, CIL / CIP, control room and gold room operation.
• Confident and consistent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide coverage for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment across processing areas.
• Coordinate daily work activities, including unplanned tasks, reports and checklists.
• Liaise with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance.
• Maintain accurate production data and shift reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Coaching & mentoring

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Crushing & grinding

CIL/CIP processing

Control room operation

Gold room operation

Education

Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate

C Class Driver’s Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

• Looking for a role where you can lead from the front and keep things moving?
• DIDO or FIFO Roster.
• Seeking a 2IC/Leading Hand with a gold processing background.

As a Senior Process Operator at our St Ives mine site, you’ll be providing vital support to the Process Shift Supervisor in safely meeting targets, assisting with crew leadership and providing hands on support in day to day plant operations.

What you will be doing:

• Support and provide coverage for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and living our Vital Behaviours.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment across all processing areas.
• Coordinate daily work activities, including unplanned tasks, reports and checklists.
• Liaise with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate production data and shift reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Benefits you will receive:

• 6% Site Allowance.
• Private Health Allowance.
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Virgin Velocity rewards points.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years.

About you:

• Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Proven leader who proactively approaches coaching and mentoring others.
• Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate would be advantageous.
• Developed troubleshooting and problem solving skills in operations and leadership.
• Experienced with crushing, grinding. CIL / CIP, control room and gold room operation.
• Confident and consistent communicator.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence as a minimum.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7 October 2026

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.