Mobile Plant Operator

• Close-knit team & great benefits with leading gold producer 
• Lifestyle friendly 8:6 / 7:7 roster
• Heavy mobile equipment experience essential

The Opportunity:

Drive the heartbeat of the processing plant by keeping crushers fed and production moving safely and smoothly! In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, secure and efficient operation of different mobile plant machinery at our iconic owner-operated Granny Smith mine.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
• FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

About the Role:

• Maximise return on assets through effective utilisation and identification of maintenance needs
• Assist with maintenance activities
• Carry out inspections across the plant
• Provide thorough handovers and technical support to the Processing team
• Complete required administration and housekeeping activities

Skills & Qualifications:

• Current HR Driver’s Licence
• Experience operating production loaders feeding crushers
• Demonstrated heavy mobile equipment experience, ideally digger–loader combination
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively in teams
• Apply First Aid, Confined Space and Excavator tickets (desirable)
  

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 February 2026

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.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.