Senior Mine Controller

FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith gold mine Lead a high performing team of underground Mine Controllers for a global gold producer Experience in underground mining operations and fleet management systems essential The Opportunity Gold Fields are seeking a Senior Mine Controller to oversee real-time coordination, monitoring and optimisation of underground mining activities at Granny Smith gold mine, to ensure safe, and productive operations. Operating from the mine’s underground control room on an 8:6 days / 7:7 nights rotating roster, this role provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to Mine Controllers while remaining actively engaged in Mine Control duties. Reporting to the Supervisor Mine Control, this is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned underground Mine Controller with proven leadership experience. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

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: Operational Control: Monitor and coordinate underground mining activities, equipment, and personnel in real time using Fleet Management Systems (e.g., Pitram, ABB Ability) to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with production plans Team Leadership: Provide daily operational leadership, training, mentoring and performance coaching to Mine Controllers to build capability and a high-performance culture Emergency Response: Oversee operational support and safety systems, track underground personnel, and act as a key contact during emergency response situations Continuous Improvement: Work alongside the Mine Control Supervisor to identify operational bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, elevate team competency, and drive process and system enhancements across the Mine Control function Skills & Qualifications: Significant underground mining experience in a mine control or dispatch operations environment Advanced proficiency in Fleet Management Systems such as Micromine Pitram, ABB Ability, or similar Leadership capability with ability to coach, mentor, and train for operational excellence Strong knowledge and understanding of underground mining operations, processes, safety standards and production life-cycles High-level situational awareness with ability to problem-solve on-the-go and manage live operations under pressure Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, and supervisory personnel 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: 16 NOVEMBER 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.