Engineer : Ventilation

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

5 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Ventilation Officer for our Underground Mining Team at the St Ives Gold Mine. You will report to the Mine Ventilation Superintendent and drive ventilation planning across short and long horizons to support production, safety and mine strategy.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Engineering, a manual driver’s license, and WHS risk management units; Deswik CAD and Ventsim Design experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering required or equivalent in mining/engineering discipline.
• WH&S risk management units completed; WA WHS regulations awareness is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mining software such as Deswik CAD and Ventsim Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive ventilation planning across short- and long-term horizons to support production, safety and mine strategy.
• Lead ventilation coordination and communicate instructions to mining teams, underground personnel, and contractors.

Skills

Ventilation planning

Microsoft Office

Deswik CAD

Ventsim Design

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Tools

Deswik CAD

Ventsim Design

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth


• Permanent role with a leading gold producer


• Bring your experience within underground mining & ventilation

The Opportunity:

You will work closely with a diverse team, reporting to the Mine Ventilation Superintendent to optimise ventilation demand and supply to support efficient gold extraction and maximise business value for our Underground Mining Team at St Ives Gold Mine.

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:

• 6% site allowance


• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance


• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave


• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do:

• Drive ventilation planning across LOM, quarterly, weekly and monthly horizons to support production, safety and long-term mine strategy, ensuring all statutory requirements and records are accurately maintained.


• Lead clear ventilation coordination and communication by defining constraints, issuing instructions, and providing direction to mining teams, underground personnel, contractors and graduates.


• Support continuous improvement and project delivery through involvement in ventilation projects, capital infrastructure planning, and monitoring of ventilation system performance.


• Ensure that all statutory responsibilities and obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner and that accurate and up to date record keeping is maintained and communicated to underground personnel to ensure that short and long term planning of the ventilation circuit with mine development and needs of the mine


• Carry out the legislated duties of the Ventilation Officer under WA legislation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recognised Tertiary Degree in Bachelor of Engineering, or hold the full qualifications to be appointed under Schedule 26 of the Work Health and Safety regulations 2022


• A manual driver’s licence.


• Completion of all required WHS risk management units as well as the required legislation examination


• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and mining software such as Deswik CAD with experience with Ventsim Design would be highly regarded.

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 experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 October 2026