Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, South Africa and West Africa (including the Asanko JV), as well as one project in Chile.
Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region (GFA) include a 100% interest in the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith mines and a 50:50 interest in the Gruyere JV project with Gold Road Resources.
Role Details:
Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), you will be providing dedicated and strategic administrative support to the CTO and the Corporate Technical Services (CTS) team. This role is essential to ensure the team is informed, punctual and empowered to deliver strategic objectives with limited disruptions. The nature of this role is to be a connecter, bringing together the critical elements of the CTS team, and ultimately supporting its success.
The role requires the ability to work autonomously on projects and initiatives for the team which will require a high level of initiative, attention to detail, communication skills, as well as the coordination of events and other administration duties on a day-to-day basis. The role encompasses the facilitation of open communication and distribution of information between CTS and the Corporate Head Office based in Johannesburg.
This role is offered on a 9 day fortnight roster at our Perth corporate office on a permanent basis. For this role we will consider full-time, part-time or job share options.
About the role:
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Research, identify and collect relevant information, draft correspondence, and initiate communications on behalf of the CTO and the Leadership Team within CTS
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Coordinate with the Leadership Team to map out requirements for strategic initiatives and planned objectives, working closely to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and that they have relevant, appropriate documentation in advance of meetings as required
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Arrange meetings and events, including booking rooms, catering, tele/video conference facilities on behalf of the CTO and Leadership Team - prioritising conflicting needs and ensuring time is appropriately available for critical meetings and issues
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Communicate accountabilities following meetings with the CTO and other management meetings. Ensuring activities are understood and actioned within due dates
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Ensure requests/action items/due dates for the CTO are proactively followed up and resolved in a timely manner; and
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Assist with all administration aspects and coordinate both local and international travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, transfers, visas, etc) for the CTO and others as required
You will have:
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Proven experience in a senior level administrative role preferably (but not essential) in a mining or mineral processing sector
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Demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritise workloads with good project management skills, including initiative, problem-solving, and meeting objectives. Possesses the ability to be proactive in seeking out answers or further advice where required
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Creates rapport to build constructive relationships in both formal and informal settings with colleagues, as well as internal and external contacts
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Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately in all verbal and written communications, using appropriate business language
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Excellent ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
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Advanced ability to prioritise planned work
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Outstanding communication skills and initiative
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High level organisational and time management skills
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Certificate II in Business Administration or similar
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Advanced Microsoft Office application skills
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
Gold 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, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
At Gold Fields we work together as a team to deliver excellent results and take pride in what we do. We actively seek input from others and truly believe that diverse views improve the quality of our work. We work hard, so when the business achieves its goals, employees can share in better salary increases and bonuses, and we have more money to invest in communities and ongoing renewable energy projects.
