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 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 Metallurgist, assist the Metallurgical Assistant with routine and non-routine sample preparation and analysis as required by the Metallurgical Department and to support Operations through the provision of plant results in a safe, appropriate, professional and cost-effective manner.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This role is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, and would require the incumbent to be residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie.

Benefits include:

• Live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie

• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance

• Continual training and the ability to expand your career

• Company arranged transportation from Kalgoorlie to Site

About the role:

• Comply with the OHS and Environmental standards

• Build your general understanding of the Processing Plant in the areas of crushing, grinding, leaching, elution, refining (electrowinning & smelting), tailings disposal and plant services.

• Conduct sample preparation and sample analysis as directed by the Metallurgical Assistant, ensuring safety, quality and production levels are always adhered to

• Carry out the regular cleaning, preventative maintenance and housekeeping of laboratory equipment and areas.

• Administration including the use of SAP and other systems

• Ensure process plant monitoring instrumentation is calibrated and maintained

About you:

• Current Manual Driver’s License is essential

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Laboratory Techniques is preferred

• Previous experience in a mineral processing environment, site laboratory or plant desirable

• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal

• Intermediate computer skills

• Ability to problem-solve

Applications can be submitted viahttps://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

• Live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie
• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Company arranged transportation from Kalgoorlie to Site