The Opportunity:
As a Planner & Scheduler you will play a pivotal role in driving safe, reliable and efficient maintenance performance across our Fixed Plant operations.
In this key position, you’ll be responsible for the effective planning and scheduling of maintenance activities in line with the Gold Fields Work Management Process — the framework that underpins how we deliver safe, productive and disciplined maintenance across all sites. Your work ensures maintenance tasks are clearly defined, properly resourced, and executed to protect asset integrity and maintain production continuity.
Working within established standards, task lists, maintenance strategies and governance frameworks, you’ll help create consistency and excellence in maintenance execution. You’ll develop, maintain and communicate high‑quality weekly maintenance plans and schedules that enable safe, efficient and reliable work delivery.
A core part of the role is ensuring work orders are accurately scoped, planned and scheduled, with materials, labour and equipment aligned to requirements. You’ll also maintain high‑quality SAP master data to support equipment reliability, workforce productivity and informed decision‑making across the operation.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
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: 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

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.
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