Senior Process Operator

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith


• 2IC/Leading Hand role with an established global gold producer


• Develop your leadership skills and drive a high-performing team

The Opportunity

As a Senior Process Operator (2IC / Leading Hand), you’ll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations of the processing plant, whilst providing vital support to the Process Shift Supervisor in safely meeting processing targets.

You’ll lead shift troubleshooting, mentor Process Operators, and drive recovery targets in-line with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Reporting to the Process Shift Supervisor, this is an opportunity for a skilled operator to take on a senior role with an established gold producer. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer


• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually


• Monthly private health insurance allowance


• 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years


• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)


• FIFO parking discount


• $10K employee referral bonus

About the Role:

• Support and provide coverage for the Process Shift Supervisor, when required


• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced Process Operators


• Promote a strong safety culture and living our Vital Behaviours


• Safely operate, monitor and optimise plant and equipment across all processing areas


• Conduct inspections, troubleshoot and respond to plant and equipment abnormalities


• Complete operational checks, log-sheets, reports and maintain production data


• Coordinate daily work activities and delegating tasks to Process Operators


• Work collaboratively with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance and achieve targets


• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability

Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant mineral processing experience (preferably gold), ideally at a 2IC/Leading Hand level


• Strong knowledge of gold processing operations and experience across the full circuit (crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, gravity, adsorption, elution & electrowinning, tailings management, etc)


• Strong experience operating and monitoring processing equipment and control systems, as well as proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues


• Leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor others


• Uncompromising commitment to safety, respect, responsibility and collaboration


• Statutory Supervisor Certificate (S26) is advantageous


• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and database management


• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 OCTOBER 2026 

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.