Plant Metallurgist

Key Perks

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth to Gruyere Gold Mine
• 1 hour flight from Perth
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health allowance

You’ll join a dynamic, high-performing team where collaboration is key. Working alongside operations and maintenance teams, you’ll share your metallurgical expertise and provide practical guidance to drive optimal plant performance all while championing safety and environmental excellence.

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

• Drive production performance by optimising plant operations, meeting targets for throughput, gold recovery, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and effective use of plant assets through careful planning, monitoring, and the application of innovative processes and technology.
• Collaboratively contribute to continuous improvement by analysing data and identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall performance of operations.
• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or relevant discipline plus manual driver’s licence.
• Displayed knowledge of process technologies and equipment, with proven experience in a similar role within a mineral processing plant.
• Exposure to implementation and maintenance of ICMI cyanide code.

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.

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18th January 2026