Engineer : Planning

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Private health allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

5 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Relocation support

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an experienced underground Planning Engineer to deliver short- and medium-term planning and scheduling for the Hamlet underground operation in Western Australia. Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will help meet safety, production and cost targets aligned with St Ives’ strategic objectives.

The role offers permanent employment, a 6% site allowance, a monthly private health allowance, a quarterly bonus, generous leave and parental leave, and relocation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in mining engineering or a related discipline.
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (completed or ability to obtain).
• Strong underground engineering experience, ideally in gold.
• Proficiency with MS Office and mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, Ventsim).
• Demonstrated ability to develop short- and medium-term mine plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop the rolling 18-month mining schedule in line with budget requirements.
• Assist with budget schedule preparation.
• Ensure mine plans consider ventilation, infrastructure and paste fill needs.
• Prepare stope designs, level plan layouts and mining instructions aligned with the operational schedule.
• Create infrastructure plans and schedules aligned with mining interactions and budget constraints.
• Provide planning guidance to Production and support weekly scheduling.
• Collaborate across departments to support key projects.

Skills

Underground mining

Planning & scheduling

Education

Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik CAD

Deswik Scheduler

Ventsim

MS Office

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO from Perth or live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie
• Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
• Ideal role for an experienced underground Planning Engineer

The Opportunity:

At Gold Fields, we build inclusive, high?performing teams that live our values and drive success. If you’re passionate about safety, technology and making a meaningful impact, join us as a Planning Engineer and help shape the future of the Hamlet underground operation.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will deliver short- and medium?term planning and scheduling for underground operations to meet safety, production and cost targets aligned with St Ives’ strategic objectives.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.

Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, monthly private health allowance
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave & 18 weeks parental leave
• Relocation support offered

What You’ll Do

• Develop the rolling 18-month mining schedule in line with budget requirements.
• Assist with budget schedule preparation.
• Ensure mine plans consider ventilation, infrastructure and paste fill needs
• Prepare stope designs, level plan layouts, and mining instructions aligned with operational mining schedule.
• Create infrastructure plans and schedules aligned with mining interactions and budget constraints
• Provide planning guidance to Production and support weekly scheduling
• Collaborate across departments to support key projects

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (completed or ability to obtain)
• Strong underground engineering experience, ideally in gold.
• Proficiency in MS Office and mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, Ventsim)
• Manual Driver’s license

About Gold Fields

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

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

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

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 JUNE 2026