GOLD FIELDS

Pit Technician

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

  • FIFO from Perth | Day shift only, 8/6 roster at Gruyere
  • Deliver hands-on geological support in a high-quality open pit operation
  • Be part of an expanding mine with a long life and strong growth opportunities

The Opportunity:

In this role, reporting to the Senior Pit Operator; you will provide technical geology services to support safe, efficient, and high-quality ore extraction as part of our Geology team at Gruyere Gold Mine

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

Skills & Qualifications

  • Current driver’s licence required
  • Experience in an open pit mining operation highly preferred
  • Forklift licence advantageous

About the Role

  • Deliver accurate ore markups and ore spotting in our busy open pit to support production targets
  • Execute RC grade control drill programs, including sampling and rock chip collection
  • Support the delivery of our Resource Development diamond drill program, ensuring data quality and efficiency

About Gold Fields

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’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 MAY 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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