GOLD FIELDS

Surface Mining Manager

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Senior leadership role, based at a dynamic high-performing operation
  • Lead and influence Open Pit Mining Operations
  • Drive performance, innovation and long-term value

The Opportunity:

This is a standout leadership opportunity for an experienced mining professional to take ownership of Open Pit Mining Operations at Gruyere. You will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence, leading teams, and driving step-change improvements in safety, productivity, and cost performance.

With a strong focus on collaboration, you’ll partner across contractor and operational functions to optimise outcomes, embed innovation, and deliver sustainable performance aligned to Life of Mine objectives. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on both people and performance, within a complex, large-scale hard rock mining environment.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer
  • 6% site allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme, long-term incentive plan and monthly private health insurance allowance
  • 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and inspire large-scale open pit mining operations to achieve budget, production, and safety targets
  • Optimise assets, resources, and support functions to maximise operational outcomes
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement to unlock efficiencies and lift performance
  • Oversee operational planning, reporting, and alignment to Life of Mine objectives
  • Foster a strong, inclusive culture where collaboration, accountability and care underpin performance

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering highly regarded and a valid WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate is essential
  • Extensive senior operational leadership experience within the hard rock mining industry
  • Deep expertise in open pit mining practices, contractor management, and operational optimisation
  • WA 1st Class Mine Manager’s ticket is highly regarded
  • A highly collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, align and inspire across diverse 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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