Metallurgist

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile.

Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region include St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere gold mines.

Reporting to the Metallurgical Superintendent, you will join a friendly, high energy, high-performing team where collaboration is key. Working alongside operations and maintenance teams, you will use your metallurgical expertise and provide practical guidance to drive optimal plant performance, while championing safety and environmental excellence.

Why you will love working for us!

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

What You'll Do

• Drive production performance by optimising plant operations to ensure targets for throughput, gold recovery, and overall efficiency are achieved.
• 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.
• Demonstrate through behaviours and actions, Gold Fields core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualifications in Metallurgy or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of process technologies and equipment.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a gold processing plant.
• Exposure to implementation and maintenance of ICMI cyanide code.

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

Applications close Sunday September 13, 2026.