Planning and Scheduling Engineer, Tailings

Newmont Australia; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Learning & leadership training

Industry-leading mining technologies

Residential living in Orange region

Job summary

Newmont Australia at Cadia near Orange, NSW, is seeking a planning-focused professional to join the Tailings team in a permanent onsite role. You will develop integrated plans, schedules and forecasting models to support safe, efficient operations, spanning deposition, storage capacity and water balance.

You will work with Operations, Mine Planning, Tailings and Environmental teams to optimise performance, support governance and audits, and help deliver sustainable value for local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in tailings planning or mine planning advantageous.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work across operational and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- to long-term tailings deposition schedules aligned to production.
• Forecast storage capacity, deposition performance and water balance outcomes.
• Monitor deposition and operations to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, mine planning and environmental teams on tailings storage performance.
• Support audits, governance and reviews related to tailings storage operations.

Job description

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.

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.

Cadia is a major gold and copper mining operation in central New South Wales, about 25 kilometres from the city of Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. The site is known for the Cadia East underground mine - one of the world's largest gold deposits - which uses innovative block caving methods to produce gold doré and gold-rich copper concentrate. Unlike remote mines, Cadia is a residential (drive-in, drive-out) operation where many employees live with their families in nearby communities, enjoying the Orange region's excellent lifestyle and amenities.

Cadia's team has a collaborative culture built around safety, innovation and community partnership. We proudly support local towns through jobs and in-kind contributions and even run an Indigenous Buddy Programme to welcome and mentor new Indigenous employees. Working at Cadia gives you all the growth opportunities of a Tier-1 mine within a friendly regional setting - a place where you can advance your skills, be home with family, and contribute to both Newmont's success and the prosperity of local communities.

Your Impact

You will develop integrated plans, schedules and forecasting models that support safe and efficient operations at Newmont Cadia. Working within the Tailings team, you will apply your planning and analytical skills to deposition activities, storage capacity, water management and operational performance.

This is an onsite role where strong planning capability, technical judgement and the ability to work across operational and technical teams are essential to success.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term tailings deposition schedules aligned to production and operational requirements.
• Forecast tailings storage capacity, deposition performance and water balance outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor tailings deposition and operational performance, identifying risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, mine planning, environmental and technical teams to optimise Tailings Storage Facility performance.
• Support compliance, governance, audits and technical reviews relating to tailings management and storage operations.

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on a residential basis and is based at Newmont's Cadia operation near Orange, New South Wales.

You will work closely with Operations, Mine Planning, Tailings, Environmental and Technical Services teams, supporting the ongoing performance and future planning of one of Australia's most significant Tailings Storage Facilities. Reporting within the Tailings team, you will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders across the operation, making strong communication and relationship-building skills critical to success.

Why Join Newmont

Cadia is a world-class gold and copper operation and one of Australia's largest underground mines.

Working at Cadia means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale underground operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant Orange region, renowned for its lifestyle, food, wine and strong community connections.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

Please submit your application by the 11th November 2026.

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.

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