GOLD FIELDS

Underground Planning Engineer

GOLD FIELDS  •  Onsite  •  21 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.
30
AI Success™

Job Description

  • 8/6 FIFO from Perth roster
  • Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
  • Ideal role for an experienced underground Planning Engineer

The Opportunity:

You’ll be a key member of a diverse and experienced Mine Planning team at Agnew Gold Mine.


Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, be responsible for scheduling and planning underground operations, driving safe, Planning, best cost-effective production in line with both short- and medium-term plans and the strategic goals.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer
  • 6% site allowance
  • Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health allowance
  • 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
  • $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and optimise production schedules and integrated resource plans across mining and processing operations, ensuring alignment with medium-term planning and compliance requirements
  • Assist compliance reporting and governance activities to ensure adherence to the site’s 3MS and planning framework
  • Developing LEN and mine infrastructure designs that align with production and development schedules to meet operational plan

What You’ll Bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline plus and manual driver’s licence.
  • A WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency or the ability to obtain one.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office and mining software such as Deswik CAD, Deswik Ops, IS and Ventsim.

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 experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are 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: 5 April 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
Social Media