Senior Manager Environment

Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6001 Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd At Gold Fields, our purpose is to create enduring value beyond mining. Environmental leadership is central to that purpose and essential to our long‑term success, global reputation and social licence. With four of our ten operations located in Western Australia, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping environmental performance across one of the most important regions of our business. We are now seeking a Senior Manager Environment – Australia, Planning & Projects to lead our Australian environmental team and drive strategic environmental direction across our Group planning processes, major capital decisions, M&A activities, and the full mining lifecycle. About the Role Reporting to the Vice President Environmental Performance, this influential role provides strategic oversight of environmental integration across Gold Fields’ business processes, ensuring alignment with our 2035 targets, Environmental Standard, and sustainability strategy. You will lead the Australian Environmental Managers and Perth‑based Specialists, guiding capability, consistency, assurance, and continuous improvement across four assets. Lead the Australian environmental team. Integrate environmental considerations into Group and asset planning, major decisions and business processes. Lead environmental input into strategy, operational plans, capital reviews and closure planning. Support policies, standards, assurance and audits across all sites. Analyse environmental risks and guide improvements to controls and mitigation. Build capability, collaboration and a high‑performance culture across the environmental function. Support broader Group‑wide environmental initiatives as required. About You You are an experienced environmental leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder and business integration skills. You work comfortably at strategic, operational, and systems levels and thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment. What You’ll Bring University degree in environmental science or related discipline. Postgraduate education in environmental management or a related field is preferred. Extensive experience in water, biodiversity or environmental management (ideally in the resources sector). Deep understanding of environmental impact assessment, operations, project evaluation, closure planning and M&A environmental considerations. Proven leadership experience and ability to influence across diverse technical and executive stakeholders. Strong project management, business process modelling and analytical capability. Exceptional communication skills and ability to synthesise complex issues into clear insights. Ability to build collaborative working relationships, navigate ambiguity and support change. Demonstrated integrity, courage and commitment to excellence. What We Offer At Gold Fields, you will join a global company recognised for responsible mining and modern sustainability leadership. We offer: A values‑led culture prioritising safety, inclusion and innovation Competitive remuneration, bonuses and comprehensive benefits Flexible work options and support for balancing life and leadership Exposure to world‑class operations, major projects and global environmental networks The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable mining Join Us This is a rare opportunity to influence environmental excellence across a global mining company and shape the future of our Australian operations. Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr