Workplace Type: Onsite At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work.
As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued.
We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs.
It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region.
The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.
Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio.
A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
The Opportunity Join Newmont's Tanami Expansion 2 (TE2) project as we enter peak construction on one of Australia's deepest hoisting shafts, designed to extend mine life, and increase overall mine tonnage output.
We're seeking a seasoned mining leader for a pivotal role overseeing Business & Operational Readiness.
Reporting to the Project Director – TE2, this role will ensure the seamless transition from current construction to full operational status, with a focus on safety, people, processes, and technology.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the revision of a comprehensive readiness plan covering scope, schedule, and budget to support all operational functions.
Foster collaboration between Operations and Project teams to integrate operational and maintenance needs into the final phases of the project commissioning such that skills and knowledge transfer is maximised.
Build and develop an operational & maintenance team to bring the project into execution.
Identify and manage risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Drive cross-functional team collaboration to deliver the readiness plan and support commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up strategies.
Ensure Corporate, Regional, and Site standards are integrated into readiness plans, providing quality checks until handover.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and company policies throughout the readiness process.
Track readiness progress and adjust as necessary.
This role is offered on an 8:6 roster, but as a senior leader, flexibility is required.
Occasional national and international travel may also be necessary.
Benefits Joining Newmont Australia means becoming part of a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, with benefits such as: Gold Level Health Insurance Annual performance-based incentives.
Salary Continuance ( Income Protection ).
Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers.
Employee Wellbeing Program Close-knit teams boasting an cooperative, supportive and engaged culture.
Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods.
About You This generalist Senior Leadership role is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to expand into general management.
While specific backgrounds are flexible, we believe success will be driven by: Combined experience in engineering, operations, and corporate leadership, ideally with large-scale, underground operations.
In-depth understanding of mine methods, process options, and support functions essential to a Business Ready project.
Understanding the life cycle cost of an operation with regards to maintenance and operational strategies and tactics Leadership experience of technical groups consisting of both staff and/or consultants.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong communications network with peers, Project Managers, Mine Managers, Engineers, and contractor business partners.
A demonstrated track record in facilitating cross-functional collaboration to see a common goal and solve problems.
Seize this opportunity to join our diverse team.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors.
Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.
Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
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