Operator, Grader

Newmont Australia; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO travel

Modern camp facilities

Meals provided

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development

Safety training

Job summary

Newmont Tanami is seeking a Grader Operator to maintain safe underground haul roads at the Tanami operation in the Northern Territory. You will operate grading equipment, manage road surfaces and drainage, and perform pre-start checks to ensure reliability.

Working on a seven-days-on, seven-nights – 14-days off FIFO roster, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team in a remote, high-standard mine environment, committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy mobile equipment in an underground mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of grader operation, blade control, and routine maintenance.
• Solid understanding of underground mining safety practices and site procedures.
• Ability to work in confined underground spaces with other crews.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with supervisors and operators.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground grading equipment to maintain safe haul roads.
• Maintain road surfaces, windrows and drainage for safe production.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and identify defects.
• Coordinate with other operators to minimise disruptions.
• Support a strong safety culture through inspections and procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment ops

Underground mining

Safety culture

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

About Newmont

Newmont Tanami is located on Aboriginal freehold land approximately 540km northwest of Alice Springs and is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset within a core Newmont region.

The Tanami Expansion 2 (TE2) project is extending mine life beyond 2040 through the development of a hoisting shaft, increasing underground production from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Strong underground exploration results and the successful delivery of the first Tanami Expansion have positioned Tanami as a major contributor to the Newmont global portfolio.

A fully equipped accommodation village is located 40km from site, offering a range of leisure facilities for employees flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Join us and unearth your potential with a global leader shaping the future of mining.

Your Impact

As a Grader Operator, you'll help maintain safe, efficient and reliable underground haul roads that support production across Newmont's Tanami operation. By ensuring roadways remain in optimal condition and operating equipment to a high standard, you'll contribute to safe mobile equipment movement, improved productivity and a well-maintained underground environment

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Operate underground grading equipment to maintain safe, smooth and navigable haul roads across the mine.
• Maintain road surfaces, windrows and drainage systems to support safe and efficient production activities.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, identify defects and take ownership of the safe operation and condition of assigned equipment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and mobile equipment operators to coordinate activities and minimise operational disruptions.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through hazard identification, workplace inspections and compliance with site procedures and standards

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Proven experience operating heavy mobile equipment in an underground mining environment.
• Sound understanding of grader operation, blade control and routine preventative maintenance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining safety practices, risk management and site procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in confined underground environments while coordinating with other equipment operators and crews.
• Strong communication skills, a positive safety focus and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on a 7days7nights - 14days off roster rotation and is based at Newmont's Tanami operation in the Northern Territory.

As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Tanami provides modern camp accommodation and facilities while on site. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting one of Australia's premier underground gold mining operations.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement in a technically challenging and unique operating environment.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Load and Haul, you'll work closely with underground truck operators, bogger operators, water cart operators, Health & Safety and Training teams, as well as other operational personnel across the mine to support safe and efficient underground production

Why Join Newmont

Tanami offers the opportunity to work at one of Australia's most significant underground gold mines and be part of a close-knit team delivering world-class mining outcomes in a unique remote environment.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Company-supported FIFO travel from approved point-of-hire locations.
• Modern camp accommodation, meals and recreational facilities while on site.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale underground mining operations and major growth projects.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.

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.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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