At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and foster a strong safety culture across the site.
- Company: Join Gold Fields, a leading international gold producer committed to inclusion and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements available to help balance work and life.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and well-being while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety and extensive OHS leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45900 - 56100 £ per year.
Permanent Residential & FIFO role on an 8/6 roster.
Two-tiered performance bonus & shares + private health allowance.
Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or similar with relevant experience required.
The Opportunity: You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across the site to foster a strong safety culture where people feel supported, empowered, and confident to act safely. You’ll make a meaningful impact by influencing behaviours, building capability, and shaping an environment where everyone looks out for themselves and each other. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and grow by contributing, delivering, collaborating, innovating, and developing for our OHS Function at St Ives.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
- Permanant role with a leading international gold producer.
- 6% site allowance.
- 5 weeks of annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave.
- Internal & external training.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and support teams to embed safety values and behaviours across site.
- Coach and mentor leaders to build confidence and capability in safety leadership.
- Monitor, report, and analyse OHS performance, using insights to improve engagement and culture.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
- Promote visible leadership and positive engagement with employees on OHS initiatives.
What You’ll Bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or related field.
- Manual Driver’s Licence.
- Extensive experience in OHS leadership roles within mining, industrial, or heavy industry environments, preferably with underground mining.
- Section 26 certification desirable.
- ICAM Lead Investigator and Lead Auditor Qualification (highly desirable).
- Strong people skills, with ability to influence, build relationships, and inspire teams.
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.
Applications close: Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Superintendent OHS employer: Gold Fields
Gold Fields is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent role with a leading gold producer that prioritises safety and inclusivity. With benefits such as a 6% site allowance, quarterly bonuses, and up to six months of free accommodation for eligible candidates relocating to Kambalda, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages employee growth and development. Join us in creating lasting value for our people and communities while enjoying a minimum of five weeks annual leave and a strong commitment to diversity.
