Planning Engineer

• 8/6 FIFO from Perth or live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie


• Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets


• Ideal role for an experienced underground Planning Engineer

The Opportunity:

At Gold Fields, we build inclusive, high‑performing teams that live our values and drive success. If you’re passionate about safety, technology and making a meaningful impact, join us as a Planning Engineer and help shape the future of the Hamlet underground operation.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will deliver short- and medium‑term planning and scheduling for underground operations to meet safety, production and cost targets aligned with St Ives’ strategic objectives.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 


• 6% site allowance, monthly private health allowance


• Quarterly bonus scheme


• 5 weeks annual leave & 18 weeks parental leave  


• Relocation support offered

What You’ll Do

• Develop the rolling 18-month mining schedule in line with budget requirements.


• Assist with budget schedule preparation.


• Ensure mine plans consider ventilation, infrastructure and paste fill needs


• Prepare stope designs, level plan layouts, and mining instructions aligned with operational mining schedule.


• Create infrastructure plans and schedules aligned with mining interactions and budget constraints


• Provide planning guidance to Production and support weekly scheduling


• Collaborate across departments to support key projects

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline


• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (completed or ability to obtain)


• Strong underground engineering experience, ideally in gold.


• Proficiency in MS Office and mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, Ventsim)


• Manual Driver’s license

About Gold Fields

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.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 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.