At Gold Fields, we recognise that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities that work for you.

 

Why Join Gold Fields?

Innovate and Lead - Be part of a team setting industry benchmarks in safety and exploration.

Engage with Operations – site and field visits to collaborate with on-the-ground teams.

Career Growth – Access to training, development programs, and leadership opportunities.

An annual bonus and long-term incentive scheme to recognise your contributions.

Salary sacrifice options to maximise your benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family’s well-being.

Pro-rata long service leave after five years of continuous service.

 

Your Role

This newly created leadership role is pivotal in embedding safety as a core value across exploration activities. You will drive OHS systems, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with Gold Fields' group strategies. As a key safety leader, you will:

 

Develop and implement exploration-level safety and health strategies that align with company-wide objectives.

Oversee critical functions, including Safety & Health, Emergency Services, Security, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, and Gender Safety.

Lead risk management initiatives, safety investigations, training programs, and audits.

Coach and advise business leaders to foster a proactive safety culture.

Ensure emergency response and security services are effectively managed.

Influence workforce engagement through leadership development, career growth, and performance management.

Manage budgets, training programs, and resources to optimize safety operations.

Represent Gold Fields in industry forums, associations, and safety networks.

 

This is a corporate office-based Perth role, Monday to Friday with regular site visits.

 

What You Bring

You’re a proactive and influential leader with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Along with:

Essential:

Degree or formal qualifications in OHS.

Experience in safety leadership within exploration, mining, or similar high-risk environments.

Strong knowledge of OHS and legislative requirements.

Manual driver’s license.

Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable:

Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.

Cert III in Mines Rescue.

Additional qualifications in commerce, frontline management, or similar.

At Gold Fields, we expect all employees to embody our values, safety culture, and commitment to creating enduring value beyond mining. If you’re ready to lead safety excellence in exploration, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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.