Workplace Type: Hybrid
About Newmont
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company, producing gold as well as copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum across operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and North America.
In Australia, Newmont operates across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, supported by teams in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne. 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. Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About Tanami
Tanami is one of Australia’s most remote gold mining operations, located in the Northern Territory approximately 270km from Yuendumu. The mine and plant are located on Aboriginal freehold land that is owned by the Warlpiri people and managed on their behalf by the Central Desert Aboriginal Lands Trust. It is a fly-in, fly-out operation with a strong focus on safety, reliability and delivering a consistent experience for a large on-site workforce in a challenging environment.
Your impact
Reporting to the Superintendent Exploration, you will lead a team of geologists to advance geological understanding and discovery potential across Tanami’s near-mine and brownfields portfolio.
This role is critical to replacing and growing mineral reserves, ensuring exploration programs are executed safely, efficiently and in alignment with site plans during a significant period of operational transformation. You will play a key role in planning and delivery of exploration programs, and working cross-functionally with mining, planning and engineering teams to maximise exploration outcomes.
As part of our team you will
- Lead and mentor a team of geologists to deliver exploration programs safely and effectively
- Drive execution of near-mine and brownfields exploration plans to support reserve replacement and growth
- Work closely with mining, planning and engineering teams to secure drill platforms and optimise drilling access and productivity
- Monitor exploration performance against plans and KPIs, providing regular updates and insights
- Deliver interpretation of geological data and provide technical guidance to project geologists
- Coordinate contractor and drilling activities to ensure delivery to plan, budget and standards
- Contribute to joint venture exploration activities and stakeholder engagement
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and Newmont procedures
- Support planning, budgeting and continuous improvement of exploration programs
Prerequisites for your success in the role
- Sound knowledge of safety, compliance and regulatory requirements in mining environments
- Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
- Demonstrated experience in gold exploration, ideally within orogenic gold systems
- Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams in a mining or exploration environment
- Strong understanding of UG and surface drilling programs and the practical challenges of execution (including access and platform availability)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with mining, planning and engineering stakeholders
- Experience managing exploration programs, contractors and performance against plans
- Strong geological interpretation, data analysis and reporting capability
- Familiarity with database management, QA/QC and tools such as Leapfrog and IOGas (Vulcan and SQL capability advantageous)
Your work environment
This is a permanent FIFO role on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster, supporting a continuous exploration program at site. Flights are typically provided from Perth, Brisbane, Darwin or Alice Springs, with site conditions reflective of a remote mining operation in the Northern Territory.
Tanami Exploration is entering a growth phase, with increased drilling activity and major operational changes driven by the development of new infrastructure. This creates a dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong opportunities for career progression.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly 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.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Applications close Wednesday 29 April 2026
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
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