GOLD FIELDS

Paste Fill Operator

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

  • FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
  • Critical role, real impact – support key underground infrastructure
  • Underground mining or paste crew experience required

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Pastefill Operator to join our high-performing underground team at Granny Smith!

The Opportunity

As a Pastefill Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our underground operations at Granny Smith, installing, operating and maintaining pastefill reticulation systems to support ground stability and enable ongoing mining activities.

Reporting to the Supervisor Pastefill, you’ll join a high-performing, tight-knit crew that plays a vital role in underground production and development. If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s on Offer?

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
  • Direct 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
  • Attractive salary + 6% site allowance + private health insurance allowance
  • Quarterly bonus incentive, pursuant to site performance
  • Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave (dependent on roster), pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
  • $10K employee referral bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program for your personal wellbeing
  • Modern equipment, machinery and training to support your career development
  • Modern camp with a range of amenities to support your wellbeing

What you’ll be doing:

  • Installing, operating, and maintaining underground paste reticulation, compressed air, ventilation, and water/dewatering systems
  • Conducting inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely equipment repairs
  • Supporting the team through handovers, technical guidance, and maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven underground mining experience with service crew and pastefill exposure highly regarded
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and solve system faults
  • A proactive attitude with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement
  • Able to work effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment
  • Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
  • WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

Are you ready to join the Granny Smith Crew?

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

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds

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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