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 Lihir
Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.
We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
Purpose
Are you passionate about empowering others through training and development in the mining industry? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key? If so, we want you on our team!
As an Advisor – People Training (Mining), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the capabilities of our workforce. You’ll design and deliver high-impact training programs for heavy equipment operators, including Haul Trucks, Auxiliary Equipment, and Loading Equipment. Your work will directly contribute to safe, productive operations and a culture of continuous learning.
Essential Duties
- Develops training materials, delivers training, and aligns with Newmont standards, Industry standards, and HSE standards. This includes, but is not limited to, all training relevant to Heavy Equipment Operations.
- Creates opportunities for people to work together to enable them to contribute to the business and learn from each other.
- Deliver theory and 'on-the-job' training for all operators in various sections.
- Communicate training plans to the Team Lead and Peers
- Conducts field observations and engagement with Operational Supervisors and Superintendents to understand the skill gap of employees and the business needs.Using that understanding to then modify training curricula to bridge the gap to ensure employees are fully developed upon completion of the training to contribute to safe production.
- Drives and influences proactive safety and productive behaviors.
- Ensures the recording of data into the LMS (Learning Management System) as required.
- Prepares resource requests (PPE, Tools, Materials, etc) of their work area and justification for the Team Lead for review.
- Actively seeks cost reduction opportunities.
Training & Experience
- Proven records of work experience in Open Pit Mine Operations as an operator, supervisor, or trainer.
- Certificate III in Training & Assessment or equivalent.
- Expertise in Heavy Equipment Operations and adult learning principles.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and curriculum development skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and learning databases.
- PNG Class 6 & 7 Driver’s License.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
- Willingness to work a 22:20 FIFO roster.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
- Must provide a valid Police Clearance issued within the last six months.
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, our Lihir team – 90% of whom are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.
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!
