Job Title

The mine is located on the Norseman-Wiluna Greenstone Belt, which forms part of the Yilgarn Craton in Western Australia. It is a highly mineralised granite-greenstone terrain with world-class deposits of gold and nickel. St Ives has produced more than 10.5 million ounces of gold, with the first major gold mining expedition commencing in the mid-1980s.St Ives Gold Mine operates mainly on a residential basis, with employees either living in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie as well as having a fly-in and fly-out option for those not living locally.Role Details:Reporting to the Mining: Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all functions and activities associated with the effective running of the operating unit are planned and executed to achieve budget commitments.As employees at Gold Fields, we expect all employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture, and performance of Gold Fields to create enduring value beyond mining.This role can be offered as residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on or Fly in Fly out from Perth on 8 days on 6 days off roster. Bus transportation is offered to and from the site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.Benefits include:Annual Performance Bonuses and Cash Long-Term Incentive PlanSalary sacrifice optionsIncreased annual leave entitlements and long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous serviceAbout the role:Provide clarity, guidance, and consistency to the operating unit by setting clear and achievable objectives within the specific budget parameters.Manage and oversee the utilization and maintenance of assets to maximise return including the application of new procedures, processes, and technology where appropriate.Manage all technical and commercial aspects of the operating unit by monitoring and addressing achievement against planned goals and objectives.Control operational activities by approving all operations plans and reviewing and reporting against benchmarks and actively aligning plans when required.Ensure operational functions'' support requirements are understood and met by communicating them to the senior management team and support areas and following up on actions.Manage conflicting priorities and scarce resources (human, financial, etc.) to achieve the organisation''s goals.Drive the innovation and continuous improvement processes throughout the operational functions by setting departmental requirements and monitoring external developments.Instigate improvements and ensure the requirements and proposals of the operating unit are put forward and considered by the senior management team by openly promoting, supporting, and sharing continuous improvement suggestions and ideas.Provide an integrated operating unit budget to gain access to required funds to achieve budget targets and ensure the budget aligns with the business unit''s financial KPIs (margin, NCE/oz. etc).Support the long-term Life of Mine (LoM) plan by aligning and achieving the budget.About you:Possess a bachelor''s degree in mining engineering.A valid Unrestricted WA Quarry Manager Certificate is essential.Extensive demonstrated experience in operational management and strategic rolesSound knowledge of mining (both open pit and underground) and processing methodsWA 1st Class Mine Managers'' ticket would be advantageous.A successful track record in senior operational roles in the gold industry is highly desirable.Applications can be submitted via: Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.Stability - solid life of mineAnnual Performance Bonuses and Cash Long-Term Incentive PlanSalary continuance scheme and life insuranceContinual training and the ability to expand your careerSalary Sacrifice optionsUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchOur four Australian mines Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawlers gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.Our four Australian mines Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawlers gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr