Apprentice Heavy Duty Fitter 1st Year (50D) (66981)

Gold Fields is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s50d and s51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Gold Fields 2025 Apprentice Intake:

With a vast portfolio of underground and open pits across Gold Fields, we can offer you a rich and diverse learning experience, whilst you commence your career in mining. With Gold Fields, you can build highly sought-after skills in one of Australia’s most prosperous gold regions.  The working environment is safe, challenging and rewarding giving you the scope to establish & develop your career.  

The Gold Fields apprentice intake starts in January and offers tailored mentoring, technical development and role specific training to help you succeed. You’ll learn from our international team of talented professionals, exchanging knowledge, building skills and gaining experience at one of our four mine sites.

Role Details:

Reporting to the Coordinator, you will be responsible for gaining and developing the required skills to successfully complete the requirements of an apprenticeship in a Heavy Mechanical trade. You will receive extensive on the job training as well as formal TAFE training to support your development throughout the journey.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This role is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off Fly in Fly out roster from Perth. This role is based working predominantly underground.

Benefits include:

 Gold Fields has a vast array of benefits including:

•   6 % Site Allowance


•   Quarterly Bonus Scheme


•   Private Health Insurance Allowance


•   Continual training and opportunity to expand your career


• Salary sacrifice options

About the role:

• Develop individual capacity to qualify as a tradesperson by undertaking all aspects of formal and informal training that is aligned to the Apprenticeship training plan outline and site requirements as directed by site training personnel.


• Applying underpinning knowledge and skills gained through the apprentice training program to enhance the reliability, serviceability and availability of mining equipment, support equipment, and infrastructure relevant to your trade.


• Ensures a safe work environment by ensuring work areas are kept clean, tidy and free of hazards.


• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying and reporting all hazards and incidents.


• Improve the overall effectiveness of the maintenance team by providing support and assistance as directed.


• Supporting the efficient operation of the mining team by providing reliable and accurate maintenance knowledge, expertise and practical application, to minimise down time

About you:

• Completion of schooling to Year 10 or equivalent


• Sound communication and computer literacy skills


• WA Manual Drivers License


• Applied First Aid certificate (desirable)


• A genuine interest and general understanding of the Heavy Vehicle Fitting trade


• Successful completion of a Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship in Mechanical would be desirable

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Applications closing Sunday 10th November 2024

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.