Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Cadia
Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers 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 (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations 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.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent Exploration Cadia to lead the effective planning and execution of site-based exploration programs. This role is critical in delivering high-quality geological outcomes that support business commitments, resource development and long-term value creation.
As a people leader, you will foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing team culture while working collaboratively across technical, operational and external stakeholder groups. You will balance technical excellence with strong execution discipline, ensuring exploration programs are delivered safely, sustainably and in line with regulatory and reporting requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Plan and execute detailed annual exploration programs aligned to business objectives and commitments
- Ensure exploration activities comply with environmental, social and regulatory constraints
- Provide high-quality geological interpretations and models to support targeting and resource development
- Coordinate and integrate exploration workflows with mine technical services and operational teams
- Monitor performance against KPIs, adapting short-term programs in response to results and conditions
- Apply and continuously improve standards, SOPs and work practices
- Lead statutory, QP and annual exploration reporting requirements
- Build strong internal and external partnerships, including drilling, analytical providers, community and government stakeholders
- Lead, coach and develop a team in a values-driven, inclusive environment
You are a technically strong and commercially aware exploration leader who thrives in complex operational environments. You bring a structured, data-informed approach to decision-making and are comfortable balancing competing priorities.
You will have:
- A professional degree in Geological Science or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in exploration management and program delivery
- Experience across a diverse range of exploration applications, including greenfields and near-mine exploration, with exposure to mine geology in both open pit and underground environments.
- Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance and reporting requirements (NSW highly regarded)
- Advanced capability in designing exploration programs and managing portfolios
- Experience analysing complex datasets and translating insights into clear recommendations
- Proficiency with geological and data visualisation tools (e.g. resource modelling software, PowerBI, Tableau or similar)
- Well-developed leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with a relevant professional body
Please note this role operates on a 5/2 or 5/2–4/3 work pattern. Appointment to this position is subject to the candidate holding valid Australian working rights at the time of commencement.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!
