GOLD FIELDS

OHS Superintendent

GOLD FIELDS  •  Onsite  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

  • Permanent FIFO role on a rotating 4/3 8/6 roster
  • Newly created Superintendent – OHS position at Agnew Gold Mine
  • Two-tiered performance bonus & shares + private health allowance
  • Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or similar with relevant experience required

The Opportunity:

You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across the site to foster a strong safety culture where people feel supported, empowered, and confident to act safely. You’ll make a meaningful impact by influencing behaviours, building capability, and shaping an environment where everyone looks out for themselves and each other. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and grow by contributing, delivering, collaborating, innovating, and developing for our OHS Function at Agnew.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Permanent role with a leading international gold producer
  • 6% site allowance
  • 5 weeks of annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
  • Internal & external training

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support teams to embed safety values and behaviours across site
  • Coach and mentor leaders to build confidence and capability in safety leadership
  • Monitor, report, and analyse OHS performance, using insights to improve engagement and culture
  • Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
  • Promote visible leadership and positive engagement with employees on OHS initiatives

What You’ll Bring

  • Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or related field
  • Extensive experience in OHS leadership roles within mining, industrial, or heavy industry environments
  • ICAM Lead Investigator and Lead Auditor Qualification (highly desirable)
  • Strong people skills, with ability to influence, build relationships, and inspire teams

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: 12TH OF JUNE, 2026

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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