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 Role
This is a critical role where precision, safety, and impact are paramount. As a key member of the Development Charge-Up team, you will report directly to the Underground Supervisor and play an essential role in executing blasting operations. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Charge-Up machines, loading explosives into designated development faces and stope holes, and carrying out blasting tasks in alignment with detailed drill plans. This position forms part of a high-performing crew committed to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities
We’re looking for skilled and safety-focused professionals to take on a dynamic role in underground operations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Charging development faces with explosives in line with plans and specifications
Coordinating charging and firing activities with the Underground Supervisor
Accurately recording daily activities and work completed
Safely storing, handling, and transporting explosives
Complying with all safety standards before, during, and after each task
Conducting thorough pre-start equipment checks and workplace inspections
About You
We're seeking experienced underground professionals who:
Have proven experience in a similar underground role
Are skilled and efficient in operating Charge-Up machines and Integrated Tool Carriers
Understand ground support techniques and core ground support theory
Have experience with Hypercharge and Emulsion (highly desirable)
Hold a Dangerous Goods Security Card (preferred)
Are mask fit ready to meet underground compliance standards
The Benefits
This FIFO role operates on a 2:2 roster—7 days day shift, 7 days night shift, followed by 14 days off. Hiring locations include Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.
Employee benefits include:
Health and Wellbeing Allowance
Performance-based quarterly bonuses
Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection)
Generous leave entitlements
Access to an online benefits program with discounts on shopping and travel
Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their immediate family members
If you’re safety-focused, technically skilled, and ready to take on your next underground challenge – we want to hear from you!
Applications Close - July 02, 2025
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.
More About Newmont
- Website: http://www.newmont.com
- Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
- Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
- Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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