Unit Manager : Maintenance

• Roster (8 days on 6 days off and 4 days on 3 days off FIFO from Perth)


• Generous STI and LTIP Bonuses


• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline)

The Opportunity:

Reporting to Manager Processing, you will lead the Agnew Fixed Plant Maintenance Team and oversee all processing plant equipment and supporting infrastructure. Your focus is ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations while meeting production targets and upholding all company standards and procedures.

You will drive the full asset lifecycle — from acquisition and operation through to maintenance and disposal — ensuring every asset supports Gold Fields’ operational, financial and strategic objectives.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 


• 6% site allowance


• Generous STI and LTIP, monthly private health insurance allowance


• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave


• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Lead safety‑aligned performance by modelling company values and ensuring all maintenance activities meet People, Safety and Environmental standards.


• Optimise asset reliability through effective procedures, technology adoption, reporting (SAP or similar), and continuous improvement to maximise availability and value.


• Drive strategic maintenance planning by developing KPIs, predictive maintenance approaches, cost control measures, and managing both operational and capital maintenance budgets.


• Lead people, capability and culture by coaching, mentoring and building a high‑performing team with strong succession, engagement and cross‑functional alignment.


• Strengthen operational alignment by contributing to senior management planning, managing change initiatives, building strategic relationships, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.


• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical (or related) engineering degree, with desirable post‑grad or project management qualifications.


• Extensive experience in similar roles with strong knowledge of gold processing plants, equipment and infrastructure.


• Proven leadership in multi‑disciplinary teams with frontline supervisory experience in mining or heavy industry.


• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance planning and asset performance improvement.


• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills.
  
  

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.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

                     CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 June 2026