Global Project Assurance Lead — Portfolio Reviews

Newmont Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Allowance

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Salary Continuance Insurance (Income)

Extensive Parental Leave

Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangements

Career Development and Global Mobility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Recognition Programs

Safety, Inclusion, and Wellbeing

Job summary

Newmont Australia in Brisbane is seeking a Lead Project Assurance to coordinate and lead the global Project Assurance program, ensuring reviews are planned, executed, and aligned with milestones. You will deliver decision-ready assurance insights to senior leaders and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.

As part of the team, you will lead a team of assurance advisors, collaborate with project teams, and manage governance, risk, and quality assurance across major projects in

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years' experience delivering large-scale mining, resources, infrastructure, engineering, or consulting projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management, project controls, risk management, quality assurance, and investment governance frameworks.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or risk management qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of project assurance activities across a portfolio of major projects, ensuring alignment with key investment and governance milestones.
• Partner with project teams, functional leaders, and external specialists to scope, coordinate, and execute independent project reviews.
• Prepare and present readiness assessments, assurance reports, portfolio insights, and executive-level recommendations for senior leadership.
• Monitor, track, and drive closure of review findings, risks, and improvement actions while maintaining assurance records and reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Assurance Advisors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Quality assurance

PMP (certs)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PMP

Job description

Newmont Australia in Brisbane is seeking a Lead Project Assurance to coordinate and lead the global Project Assurance program, ensuring reviews are planned, executed, and aligned with milestones. You will deliver decision-ready assurance insights to senior leaders and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.

As part of the team, you will lead a team of assurance advisors, collaborate with project teams, and manage governance, risk, and quality assurance across major projects in