Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean and North America. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly 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 APAC Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration. APAC Business Unit Support is provided from our offices in Brisbane, Subiaco and Melbourne.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your work environment
Newmont’s Cadia Valley mine operation is situated in New South Wales, 25 kilometres from Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organisations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.
Your impact
Newmont’s Near Mine and Brownfields Exploration department is seeking to recruit a Geologist to join their Cadia team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Exploration Geologist, in this permanent residential position, you will provide support across allocated exploration work programs in line with strategic exploration objectives.
As part of our team you will
- Design and supervise exploration work to ensure it is delivered safely and in line with design objectives and standards.
- Communicating with Exploration and Operational teams regarding work plans and take responsibility for daily work requirements.
- Monitor exploration performance against KPI’s and provide regular updates and analysis.
- Be responsible for the collection of routine geological data – drill core logging / field mapping / sampling.
- Supervise contractors to maintain safety standard, contractual obligations and exploration objectives.
- Develop, plan and schedule work activities in the short-term time frame (1 – 3 months).
- Compile, assess and interpret analytical results and reports.
- Report on work program progress and follow up recommendations.
- Assist with preparation and presentation of budgets, long-term work programs and business plans.
Prerequisites for your success in the role
- Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science or related.
- Demonstrate strong communication, leadership and commitment to safety.
- Previous greenfield and/or near mine exploration experience (in field or site based).
- Experience in exploration work program design and field management.
- Ability to analyse geological data and derive meaningful insights.
- Understanding of industry best practice and related compliance regulations and procedures.
- Exposure to data visualisation tools and modelling software – i.e. Leapfrog, ArcGIS.
- Full and unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Please note: This permanent residential position will be based in Orange, New South Wales and will suit applicants currently living in Orange or near surrounds in Australia. It is envisaged the work pattern will be 7 days on, 7 days off. Applicants must have full and unrestricted rights to work in Australia to be considered suitable.
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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