Senior Process Operator – Gold Mining (FIFO)

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

5 weeks leave

Rewards points program

Parental leave

Job summary

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Senior Process Operator at the St Ives mine site to support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead teams, and manage day-to-day plant operations on a FIFO/DIDO roster. You will ensure safety-driven leadership and hands-on processing across crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, and gold room operations.

The role emphasizes coaching, data accuracy, and ongoing improvement to optimise performance with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Senior Process Technician with significant gold processing experience.
• Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Proven leader with coaching and mentoring ability.
• Experience with crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, control room and gold room operation.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide coverage for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and living Vital Behaviours.
• 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 and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate production data and shift reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Job description

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Senior Process Operator at the St Ives mine site to support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead teams, and manage day-to-day plant operations on a FIFO/DIDO roster. You will ensure safety-driven leadership and hands-on processing across crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, and gold room operations.

The role emphasizes coaching, data accuracy, and ongoing improvement to optimise performance with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams.