Planning Engineer

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

• 8 days on and 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
• Industry leading employee benefits
• Permanent role with exposure to world-class mines

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will deliver short- and medium‑term planning and scheduling for open pit operations to meet safety, production and cost targets aligned with Gruyere's strategic objectives. This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance, short term and long term incentive bonus
• Monthly private health insurance allowance
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You'll Do

• Develop accurate short to medium term mine plans that support operational objectives and LOM timeframes.
• Review economic evaluations for each mine design completed within the Engineering Team to ensure financial objectives are met under determined cut-off grades
• Prepare stope designs, decline, escapeways and level plan layouts, and mining instructions aligned with operational mining schedule.
• Create infrastructure plans and schedules aligned with mining interactions and budget constraints
• Providing timely and accurate planning guidance for the delivery of the mining department production schedules.
• Collaborate across departments to support key projects.

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to mining
• Strong open pit engineering experience, ideally in gold with
• Proficiency in MS Office and mining software ( APS or ATS mining software experience.)
• 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 recognize 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: 2 October 2026