Superintendent, Mine Planning

About the role

Gold Fields is recruiting a Superintendent for Mine Planning at its St Ives underground operations, reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services. The role leads the Planning Engineering departments across several underground sites and optimises mine planning so that gold is extracted safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, from short-term implementation plans through to medium-term requirements aligned with the Life of Mine and the business's strategy. The roster is 4/3, 8/6 FIFO from Perth, and the position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans based on geological data, ore body characteristics, geotechnical criteria and mining constraints to maximise gold recovery.
• Work with technical and operational teams to optimise mining performance while maintaining safety and adherence to standards.
• Review and update mine plans using exploration, performance and operational feedback, keeping operations aligned with annual business objectives and the LOM strategy.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs and mining costs, identify improvements and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members, and report regularly to senior management on planning activities, production forecasts and key performance indicators.
• Pursue continuous improvement and innovation in the mine planning and production process.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive mining experience with strong underground engineering exposure; open pit and gold experience desirable.
• Experience developing operationally ready mine designs and schedules, managing engineering workflows and technical studies.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to support a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.

Required skills

• Mining software: Deswik, Deswik.Sched, Ventsim and Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer.
• 4/3, 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.
• 6% site allowance and monthly private health insurance allowance.
• $10K employee referral bonus.
• Up to six months of free, company-provided accommodation for eligible candidates relocating to Kambalda, with support to transition to a lease.

Candidates apply through the Gold Fields careers site; applications close on 13 November 2026.