Company description:
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, South Africa and West Africa (including the Asanko JV), as well as one project in Chile
Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region (GFA) 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.
Job description:
The underground production team at Agnew have an opportunity for an Underground Production Supervisor to join their team.
Role Details
Reporting to the Coordinator : Underground Production you will be responsible for the supervision of mining operators to ensure the shift operates in a safe and efficient manner complying with all the policies and procedures and meeting the set development targets.
Safety is a core value at Gold Fields and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.
This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.
Benefits include:
- 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice options
- Increased annual leave entitlements
- Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
- Educational assistance
About the role:
- Be responsible for providing effective and strong leadership for the development of the crew
- Support and mentor the progress of assigned tasks and address any issues
- Understand and prioritise improvement opportunities and formulate alternatives to systems and methods
- Assist the Underground Manager with the implementation of change management initiatives and other projects
- Liaise with the Coordinator regarding operating parameters and technical issues in relation to the mining operations and communicate with relevant operators
- Collaborate with the crew to connect and set clearly defined accountabilities, roles, and development plans
- Assist with planning of projects, and supervision of Business Partners
About you:
- Western Australian Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency
- Previous supervisory experience, preferably within a gold mining environment
- Demonstrated planning and forecasting knowledge
- Experience in using Microsoft Office & mining software including SAP and INX
- Valid Driver's License, WA Dangerous Goods Card, Working at Heights, and Confined Spaces
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
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.
We offer:
At Gold Fields we work together as a team to deliver excellent results and take pride in what we do. We actively seek input from others and truly believe that diverse views improve the quality of our work. We work hard, so when the business achieves its goals, employees can share in better salary increases and bonuses, and we have more money to invest in communities and ongoing renewable energy projects.