Underground Mining Manager; Materials Handling Decline

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader or a first‑time Underground Manager to step into a high‑impact role and shape the future of underground mining at St Ives. You’ll lead a major development project with strong growth potential, supported by a competitive package and a culture that values safety, innovation, and sustainable performance.

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• 5 weeks of annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

Reporting to the Manager:
Mining, you will manage all facets of the underground material handling project.

• Safety & Statutory Compliance:
  Ensure all activities comply with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Act and Regulations, maintaining statutory obligations and fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Project Management: oversee a twin decline development project and exploration programme for potential expansion into a new underground production zone.
• Budget & Forecasting: prepare mining schedules to produce accurate forecasts and budgets.
• Contractor Management:
  Manage Contractor performance to deliver key milestones safely to standard.
• Infrastructure:
  Oversee the installation and commissioning of the materials handling capital infrastructure

• Capability in project and contractor management
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mining) or equivalent
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship‑building skills.

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.

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180 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.

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25th January 2026