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
We are seeking expression of interests from experience underground development all-rounders. Reporting to the Development Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe and efficient underground development activities at Newmont Tanami. As an experienced allrounder, you’ll contribute across drilling, ground support, bogging and rehabilitation, ensuring development headings are completed to plan while upholding Newmont’s strong safety culture.
Responsibilities shall encompass a variety of underground development tasks. These include, operating the Jumbo, providing development ground support and rehabilitation activities and conducting face drilling, Be experienced with operating a cable bolter, and carrying out bogging duties and assisting with charge up as required within the underground mine.
As part of our team, you will
- Possess extensive experience in underground operations and be skilled in all facets of.
- Jumbo Drill
- Cable Bolter
- Bogging operations (including Charge Up duties when required)
- Accurately drill blast holes and install ground support, including cable bolting, to design
- Operate underground boggers to bog development headings, load trucks and conduct roadworks
- Conduct pre-start inspections of equipment and work areas each shift
- Maintain accurate records and communicate progress and metrics to Mine Control
- Inspect ground conditions and support prior to commencing work
- Ensure development is completed to design with minimal overbreak
- Participate in training, development and safety programs as directed
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe work practices
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Proven underground mining experience (Essential)
- Proven competency operating Jumbos, Cable Bolters, Boggers and Charge-Up equipment
- Strong knowledge of drilling, charging and ground support techniques
- Sound understanding of varying ground conditions and development requirements
- Ability to follow plans, procedures and supervisor instructions
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Commitment to safety, hazard identification and continuous improvement
- A current C class manual drivers' licence.
- Mask fit ready
- A current manual drivers' licence
- Nationally accredited Working at heights
- A Senior First Aid (Desirable)
Your Work Environment
Working an 2weeks onsite (1 week of days 1 week of nights) 2 weeks offsite, 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.
Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, safety is our foundation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a high-performing underground team supporting a long-life operation with a strong future.
We offer:
- Competitive FIFO remuneration
- Structured rosters supporting work–life balance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A strong safety culture with clear systems and support
- The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most significant underground gold operations.
Join us and help deliver safe, reliable paste fill systems that support Tanami’s future production.
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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