Engineer : Ventilation

Date: 7 Sept 2026 Location: Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd Job Req ID: 71516 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth Permanent role with a leading gold producer Bring your experience within underground mining & ventilation The Opportunity: You will work closely with a diverse team, reporting to the Mine Ventilation Superintendent to optimise ventilation demand and supply to support efficient gold extraction and maximise business value for our Underground Mining Team at St Ives Gold Mine. Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process. Why You’ll Love Working for Us: 6% site allowance Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave $10K employee referral bonus What You’ll Do: Drive ventilation planning across LOM, quarterly, weekly and monthly horizons to support production, safety and long-term mine strategy, ensuring all statutory requirements and records are accurately maintained. Lead clear ventilation coordination and communication by defining constraints, issuing instructions, and providing direction to mining teams, underground personnel, contractors and graduates. Support continuous improvement and project delivery through involvement in ventilation projects, capital infrastructure planning, and monitoring of ventilation system performance. Ensure that all statutory responsibilities and obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner and that accurate and up to date record keeping is maintained and communicated to underground personnel to ensure that short and long term planning of the ventilation circuit with mine development and needs of the mine Carry out the legislated duties of the Ventilation Officer under WA legislation. What You’ll Bring: Recognised Tertiary Degree in Bachelor of Engineering, or hold the full qualifications to be appointed under Schedule 26 of the Work Health and Safety regulations 2022 A manual driver’s licence. Completion of all required WHS risk management units as well as the required legislation examination Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and mining software such as Deswik CAD with experience with Ventsim Design would be highly regarded. 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 experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are 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