Senior Operator : Process

Gold Road Resources Limited; St Ives; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Rewards points program

Parental leave

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd. is seeking a Senior Process Operator at the St Ives mine site to support the Process Shift Supervisor and lead day-to-day plant operations.

The role focuses on safety, crew leadership and hands-on processing across crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, control room and gold room operations. The successful candidate will manage daily tasks, coordinate activities with Metallurgy and Maintenance, and maintain accurate production data while driving efficiency.

Qualifications

• Senior Process Operator with gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and a proactive leadership style.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities for team development.
• Developed troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Supervisor and provide shift coverage when needed.
• Lead by example to promote safety and Vital Behaviours.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment across processing areas.
• Coordinate daily work, including unplanned tasks, reports and checklists.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy and Maintenance to optimise performance.
• Maintain accurate production data and shift reports.
• Identify improvements to increase team efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Coaching & mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Statutory 26 Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

• 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:

• 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.