GOLD FIELDS

Occupational Hygiene Advisor

GOLD FIELDS  •  Onsite  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

  • Permanent FIFO role from Perth, 8/6, 4/3 roster with 6% site allowance
  • Occupational Hygiene Advisor opportunity at Agnew Gold Mine
  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Science or related discipline

The Opportunity:

You’ll play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our people by contributing to occupational hygiene programs across site.

Working closely with leaders and operational teams, you’ll provide technical support, assist in exposure monitoring, and help embed practical hygiene standards aligned to Gold Fields’ Strategy.

This is a great opportunity to build your capability in occupational hygiene while contributing to proactive risk management and continuous improvement across site.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Family-friendly roster supporting work-life balance
  • 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
  • Quarterly bonus scheme to recognise your contributions
  • $10,000 employee referral program
  • Employee Assistance Program & long service leave pro-rata after 5 years

What You’ll Do

  • Support implementation of the Gold Fields Occupational Health Standard and site Health Management Plan
  • Conduct and support monitoring programs (dust, noise, vibration, hazardous substances, water)
  • Assist with health-related incident investigations and risk assessments
  • Contribute to the Occupational Health Monitoring Program
  • Provide practical advice to leaders on exposure risks and controls
  • Analyse data and support identification of trends and improvements
  • Assist with compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Build hygiene awareness across site through coaching and engagement

What You’ll Bring

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Health Science, Environmental Health or similar
  • Mine Air Quality Officer and Noise Officer certification are desirable
  • Experience in Occupational Hygiene roles (mining or heavy industry experience preferable)
  • Understanding of WA legislation and workplace exposure standards
  • Membership (or working toward) of the AIOH highly regarded
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships on site
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop relationships

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 where you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining with strong mentors and development pathways from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements to 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

GOLD FIELDS

About GOLD FIELDS

Be part of a leading global gold mining with an inspiring Purpose: To create enduring value beyond mining in the lives and places our company touches.

You’ll find our nine operations in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. We have also started a project in Canada. Gold Fields is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Our 23,000+ people (including those from business partners) may be based across the world, but we are united by knowing that we are #StrongerTogether. This is at the heart of how we do things – we call it the Gold Fields Way. It is all about being one inclusive team – caring, connected and courageous – delivering great impact together.

Visit our jobs section to see how you can join us.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1887
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