Environmental Assistant

Job description

8 days on / 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth Hands-on environmental role at Granny Smith Gold Mine Field-based role with exposure to monitoring, rehabilitation & drone work The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing FIFO employee to transition into an Environmental role and build a long-term career. This position is suited to someone with practical problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Previous mining or FIFO experience is highly regarded but not essential. If you enjoy working outdoors, this role offers plenty of field-based work, including environmental monitoring and sampling, with excellent opportunities for development and career progression. You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the Environment team to ensure the mine meets its environmental obligations. Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Extra allowance for working onsite
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Monthly private health insurance allowance

What You’ll Do

• Environmental monitoring, including collecting and sending water and soil samples
• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain records
• Use drones to capture imagery and assist with data collection
• Support waste management, fauna handling, and pastoral activities
• Suitable for hands-on operators

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in fieldwork or mining operations
• Ability to work outdoors in remote conditions and varying weather
• A valid 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.

Applications close 30 September 2026 Apply via

https://careers.goldfields.com/AustraliaThe Opportunity: