Supervisor : Projects

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Quarterly operation bonus scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

Employee referral bonus $10,000

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Supervisor Projects to lead front-line teams across underground and surface facilities. You will oversee scopes, schedules, and commissioning for diverse capital works while ensuring safety and accountability on site.

The role requires field leadership, risk awareness, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to minimise disruption during shutdowns and maintenance activities. Strong communication and decision-making in a mining context are essential.

Qualifications

• Statement of Attainment for prescribed risk management units.
• WorkSafe Record of Examination.
• Trade qualification and/or project management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes, schedules, work packs, ITPs, ITRs, commissioning docs and close-out records.
• Budget and forecast expenditures; analyse project risks and opportunities.
• Conduct field inspections; verify work quality and ensure critical controls before and during execution.
• Develop and review JHAs, risk assessments, permits, lift plans and change management.
• Plan shutdowns with stakeholders; manage SIMOPS and minimise disruption.
• Model core values and foster a culture where every team member feels seen and valued.

Skills

Trade qualification / PM desirable

Manual Driver’s Licence

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Strong communication

Education

Statement of Attainment for the prescribed risk management units

WorkSafe Record of Examination

Manual Driver’s Licence

Job description

The Opportunity:

As Supervisor Projects, we are looking for someone who leads from the front, brings people along the journey, and creates a positive, safe and accountable work environment. Your scope will include construction, installation, repair, improvement, decommissioning, and demolition of facilities and associated capital infrastructure across underground and surface operations

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly operation bonus scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10,000 employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of scopes, schedules, work packs, ITPs, ITRs, commissioning documentation and project close-out records.
• Budget and forecast expenditure and analyse project risks and opportunities.
• Conduct field inspections, verify work quality, and ensure critical controls are in place before and during execution.
• Support the development and review of JHAs, risk assessments, permits, lift plans and management of change requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to plan shutdowns, manage SIMOPS and minimise disruption to operational areas.
• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Section 26 Statutory Supervision including:
  • A Statement of Attainment for the prescribed risk management units
  • A WorkSafe Record of Examination
• Trade qualification, and/or project management is desirable
• Manual Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience within a similar Supervisory level position
• Practical problem-solving ability with the confidence to make decisions in the field and escape issues early.
• Good understanding of mine site work management processes, including permits, JHAs, risk assessments, isolations, traffic management and change management.
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills

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 organization 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 recognize 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: THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026