Senior Assistant : Geology
Goldfields
Job Description
- FIFO from Perth, 8 days on / 6 days off roster, 6% site allowance & private health allowance
- Join Granny Smith, a world-class underground gold operation with a sustainable mining focus
- Forklift licence, mining experience, manual driver’s licence
The Opportunity:
Newly created back-to-back role reporting to the Geology Superintendent, supporting and supervising field exploration and core yard operations with a focus on drilling, sampling and QA/QC.
Opportunity to collaborate, innovate and shape geology practices at a high-performing site.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
- Family-friendly site roster to support work-life balance
- 6% site allowance & private health allowance
- Quarterly bonus scheme recognising contributions
- Virgin Velocity reward points & salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program & educational assistance
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Geological Assistants team
- Plan, schedule and prioritise tasks across core sheds and remote drill sites
- Ensure training, safety, QA/QC compliance and environmental standards are met
- Support exploration programs, sample submissions and consumables management
What You’ll Bring
- Manual Driver’s Licence (HR/MR Licence highly regarded)
- A Forklift Licence
- Proven experience in a similar role with extensive knowledge of core farm operations and exploration drilling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A high commitment to safety standards and leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary environment
About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join a company where people, passion, and purpose create enduring value - beyond mining.
Endorsed by WORK180, we foster inclusion and belonging, helping you build long-term careers with strong mentorship.
Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to help you balance work, family, and life.
How to Apply
Apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
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