Senior Operator : Process

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Private health allowance

Quarterly bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Rewards points

Parental leave

Referral program

Long service leave

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Process Operator for our St Ives mine site. You will support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead the crew, and provide hands-on guidance across crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP and gold room operations.

This 2IC/Leading Hand role requires safety leadership, daily planning, data reporting, and collaboration with Metallurgy and Maintenance to optimise performance. DIDO or FIFO rosters apply and a 26 Supervisor certificate is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Proven leader who mentors others.
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence as a minimum.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Control room equipment

Gold room operations

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

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.