Job Description

• Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP
• Central CBD Location with regular travel to site
• Tertiary degree in Engineering or a relevant Trade Qualification

The Opportunity:

As the Manager Engineering, you are the single point of accountability for the frameworks that ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all Gold Fields Australia assets.

This critical leadership role spans mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines, tasked with embedding engineering governance across our underground and open-pit operations.

By translating complex legislative obligations into practical, executable systems, you will provide the robust engineering foundations required to safeguard asset integrity and support our long-term strategic production plans.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 9 day fortnight, hybrid working
• Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP, monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Lead implementation of Group engineering standards across mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines to ensure consistent, risk‑based decision‑making.
• Embed Group asset management frameworks and strategies across Australian assets, aligning maintenance plans with long‑term integrity and production goals.
• Translate engineering legislation and codes into practical site controls and assurance activities that maintain compliance.
• Drive long‑term reliability through strategy optimisation, condition monitoring, RCA programs and frameworks that prevent catastrophic failures.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex engineering issues, build internal capability and lead communities of practice to strengthen cross‑site performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary Engineering degree or Australian‑recognised trade qualification
• Extensive mechanical engineering experience within mining or heavy industry, with strong understanding of mechanical systems, asset management, maintenance practices and structural integrity.
• Proven ability to influence and apply engineering rigour across multiple sites and diverse technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, consistently demonstrating required behaviours.
  
  

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.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 May 2026