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.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Exploration Services Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Newmont’s Tanami Exploration program. You’ll ensure core shed operations, sampling, and field support activities are completed safely, accurately and efficiently—while upholding strong environmental, cultural and community standards. Your work directly supports exploration success and responsible land stewardship
As part of our team, you will
- Perform core shed duties including core cutting, sampling, mark-up, photography and logging
- Prepare samples, conduct recovery logging, geotechnical logging and specific gravity measurements
- Support drill programs through core and RC sample collection and drill site logistics
- Assist with drill pad preparation, sump excavation, rehabilitation and housekeeping
- Operate earthmoving equipment and forklifts where required
- Provide field geology support including surveying, geophysics and exploration sampling
- Assist geologists both in the field and office environments
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with SOPs, permits and safety standards
- Support positive community, landowner and cultural heritage engagement
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Experience in core handling, drilling support or sample processing
- Strong safety awareness with commitment to environmental and cultural compliance
- Ability to work across multiple tasks in both field and core shed environments
- Good computer literacy and accurate record keeping skills
- Strong teamwork, communication and time management skills
- Willingness to rotate across all Geological Technician duties
- Current Australian driver’s licence (manual preferred)
- High Risk Forklift Licence and tickets for excavator, grader and backhoe (highly regarded)
Your Work Environment
Working an 8:6 FIFO roster and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village. On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.
Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to health and safety excellence!
Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.
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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