Security Team Lead — Mining Operations & Incident Response

Newmont; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential arrangement

Health benefits

Training and development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Newmont Cadia operation in New South Wales seeks a Team Lead Security to oversee daily site security, lead personnel and contractors, and ensure compliance with security protocols. The role focuses on risk management, incident response and continuous improvement of practices, with opportunities to mentor staff and partner with operations.

The position is based at Cadia, a residential site near Orange, NSW, offering a 9-day fortnight schedule and the chance to work closely with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience leading security teams and contractors in a high-risk site environment.
• Knowledge of security standards, protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership with coaching and performance feedback.
• Strong investigative, problem-solving and reporting abilities.
• Excellent collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site security operations and enforce security protocols.
• Coordinate inspections, patrols and risk assessments to address breaches.
• Lead security personnel and contractors; provide training and feedback.
• Investigate incidents and ensure accurate reporting and records.
• Support emergency response and security program improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Incident response

Risk management

Investigation skills

Communication

Job description

Newmont Cadia operation in New South Wales seeks a Team Lead Security to oversee daily site security, lead personnel and contractors, and ensure compliance with security protocols. The role focuses on risk management, incident response and continuous improvement of practices, with opportunities to mentor staff and partner with operations.

The position is based at Cadia, a residential site near Orange, NSW, offering a 9-day fortnight schedule and the chance to work closely with stakeholders to