Maintenance Superintendent

The Opportunity

Located 740km northeast of Perth and 20km from Laverton, Granny Smith is a well-established underground gold operation, owner-operated by Gold Fields since 2013. Producing over 250,000 ounces per annum, the site has operated for more than 30 years and boasts a mine life exceeding 10 years.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage the mining maintenance teams responsible for Granny Smith’s mobile fleet and associated mining fixed plant infrastructure. You will drive equipment reliability and performance, ensuring key targets are achieved within budget, while fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This position is offered on a FIFO basis from Perth, with flexibility required to work either an 8/6 or 8/6 4/3 roster.

What's on Offer

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer, operating long life assets
• Direct 1 hour flight from Perth, earning frequent flyer points and Alliance Lounge access
• Competitive salary package including site allowance, private health insurance allowance, and performance-based incentives (STI & LTIP)
• Full leave entitlements, including parental leave
• Pro-rata long service leave eligibility after 5 years’ continuous service
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Perth Airport parking card and discounted parking
• Quality camp with a range of amenities, only 15 minutes from site

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mining maintenance department to deliver safe and reliable outcomes
• Ensure equipment performance targets are achieved across availability, reliability, and cost
• Oversee maintenance of the mobile fleet and associated mining fixed plant infrastructure
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, plans and schedules aligned to operational requirements
• Monitor and manage operational and capital maintenance budgets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety and environmental requirements
• Provide technical expertise across equipment selection, rebuild strategies and asset optimisation
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and training initiatives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders

About You

• Trade qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor (desirable)
• Demonstrated leadership experience within mining maintenance, ideally in an underground environment
• Sound knowledge of asset management, maintenance planning, and reliability engineering principles
• Proven experience managing maintenance budgets and driving cost performance
• Ability to lead, influence and develop high-performing teams
• Strong alignment with Gold Fields’ core values: Safety, Respect, Collaboration and Responsibility
• Advanced interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with sound, timely decision making in fast-paced operational environments
• Practical experience with underground mobile equipment and fixed plant
• Exposure to SAP systems will be highly advantageous
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite

How to Apply

Take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact at one of WA’s leading gold mining operations. Follow the link to apply.

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.