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8/6 FIFO from Perth roster or live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets Ideal role for an experienced underground Planning Engineer The Opportunity: You’ll be a key member of a diverse and experienced Mine Planning team at St Ives Gold Mine. Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, be responsible for scheduling and planning underground operations, driving safe, bed cost-effective production in line with both short- and medium-term plans and the strategic goals. 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: Permanent role with a leading gold producer 6% site allowance Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health allowance 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave $10K employee referral bonus What You’ll Do: Develop and optimise production schedules and integrated resource plans across mining and processing operations, ensuring alignment with medium-term planning and compliance requirements Manage integrated schedules and track progress using critical path analysis and risk reviews to achieve throughput targets across construction and operations. Assist compliance reporting and governance activities to ensure adherence to the site’s 3MS and planning framework What You’ll Bring: Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline, plus and manual driver’s licence. A WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency or the ability to obtain one. Demonstrate strong underground engineering experience, preferably in gold operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software such as Deswik and Ventsim. 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 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 28 August 2026
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
