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.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Backfill & Services Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground mining by installing, inspecting and maintaining paste fill infrastructure at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS). Your work ensures paste is delivered accurately and reliably, enabling ongoing mine development and production while upholding Newmont’s high safety and environmental standards.
As part of our team, you will
- Install, inspect and maintain underground paste fill reticulation and bulkhead walls
- Conduct line checks and pre-start inspections of paste fill systems and equipment
- Support paste plant start-ups and shutdowns through clear communication and coordination
- Perform general underground service crew duties as required
- Complete isolations and follow tagging and lockout procedures
- Operate handheld drilling equipment (air leg, stoper drills) as required
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, documentation and shift reporting
- Participate in training, competency assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Previous underground mining experience, ideally in service crew or paste fill roles
- Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero-energy testing
- Airleg / handheld drilling experience
- Nationally accredited Working at Heights certification (highly desirable)
- RPLs for Light Vehicle and Integrated Tool Carrier (highly regarded)
- Senior First Aid (desirable)
- Clean shaven, mask-fit ready
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- A commitment to safety and the ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- A valid Australian driver's licence is required
Your Work Environment
This is a FIFO role based at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS), approximately 39km west of The Granites processing plant in the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. You will work a 7days / 7nights, 14 days off roster.
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.
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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