Job Description

Lead and deliver mine geology projects to support production and resource growth

• Drive geological interpretation, grade control, and orebody knowledge across Gruyere operations
• Support safe and efficient open-pit mining through high-quality geological data and technical expertise
• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 roster at Gruyere. Tertiary qualification in Geology or related discipline require

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will take ownership of key geology projects across the Gruyere Gold Mine, supporting safe and efficient open-pit ore extraction while contributing to resource growth and operational success. You will play a critical role in geological interpretation, grade control, reconciliation, and mentoring geologists, while collaborating closely with mining and technical services teams in a high-performing environment.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
• 18 weeks parental leave
• FIFO parking discount & Virgin Velocity reward points
• $10K employee referral bonus

About the Role

• Lead mine geology projects supporting safe and efficient open-pit production outcomes
• Conduct geological interpretation, orebody modelling, and grade control activities
• Monitor and reconcile production performance against geological models
• Oversee grade control RC drilling from pattern design through to sampling and QAQC, ensuring safe, efficient delivery that underpins reliable ore/waste delineation
• Plan, manage and supervise diamond drilling programs to deliver high-quality geological data that drives resource growth and conversion
• Ensure QAQC protocols are maintained across sampling and geological data collection
• Collaborate with mining, planning, and technical services teams to optimise ore recovery and minimise dilution

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or related discipline
• Proven experience in open-pit mine geology, ideally within gold operations
• Strong capability in geological interpretation, grade control, mapping and ore mark-up
• Experience with open-pit production environments and reconciliation processes
• Strong understanding of sampling, QAQC and geological data management
• Ability to mentor junior geologists and contribute to team capability
• Current manual driver’s licence

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

At Gold Fields, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to do their best work, working together to deliver enduring value beyond mining.

Applications Close: Monday 19 October 2026