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Geologist : Mining

On-site St Ives, Australia
  • Join St Ives, a world-class gold operation with a sustainable mining focus
  • 8 days on, 6 days off roster – FIFO from Perth or residential in Kambalda/Kalgoorlie
  • BSc in Geology, mining experience, manual driver’s licence

The Opportunity:
You’ll work closely with the Senior Mine Geologist and Mining Team to deliver high-quality geology services. You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting ore recovery, data analysis, and reserve delineation at St Ives. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, collaborate, innovate, and develop geology practices at a high-performing site.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Family-friendly site roster to support work-life balance
  • 6% site allowance & private health allowance
  • Quarterly bonus scheme recognising contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program & educational assistance
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years

This role can be offered on a 8 days on 6 days off roster as either residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie OR Fly in Fly out from Perth. Bus transportation is offered to and from site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.

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.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with diamond core logging of grade control
  • Assist with underground diamond drill rig management and QA/QC protocol
  • Support Mining Team in maximising ore recovery and minimising dilution
  • Collect, analyse, and report underground grade control data to inform block modelling

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor of Science (Geology) and previous mining experience
  • Skilled in Datamine, Leapfrog, or similar mining software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication, collaborative mindset, and current manual driver’s licence

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: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-27. Posted 2026-10-27.

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