Senior Mining Engineer - Projects

Newmont; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Corporation in New South Wales, Australia, is seeking a Supervisor Engineering Mining to support Cadia Block Caves projects and ensure safe, efficient execution. This on-site role requires coordinating engineering deliverables and cross-functional handovers.

Based at Cadia Operations near Orange, NSW, the successful candidate will manage planning interfaces, deliver underground mine designs, and work with Operations, Technical Services, Studies, and Projects teams to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and a current C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Considerable experience in underground metalliferous mining environments.
• Experience using mine planning and design software such as Deswik.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong project management, risk management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical handovers between Studies, Projects, Technical Services, and Operations teams to ensure engineering work is ready for execution.
• Act as the primary engineering interface supporting the transition of project and study outcomes into operational implementation.
• Support planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities that enable safe and efficient cave ramp-up and project execution.
• Deliver mine designs and engineering outputs for underground development and production drilling and blasting activities.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and project stakeholders to identify risks, improve delivery outcomes, and optimize engineering processes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

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 fostera 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.

Your Impact

As a Supervisor Engineering Mining, you'll support the successful delivery of Cadia Block Caves projects by coordinating engineering deliverables, technical handovers, and planning interfaces across Operations, Technical Services, and Studies teams. You'll play a key role in ensuring critical cave infrastructure and production projects are execution-ready and aligned for safe delivery.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Coordinate technical handovers between Studies, Projects, Technical Services, and Operations teams to ensure engineering work is ready for execution.
• Act as the primary engineering interface supporting the transition of project and study outcomes into operational implementation.
• Support planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities that enable safe and efficient cave ramp-up and project execution.
• Deliver mine designs and engineering outputs for underground development and production drilling and blasting activities.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and project stakeholders to identify risks, improve delivery outcomes, and optimize engineering processes.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and a current C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Considerable experience in underground metalliferous mining environments.
• Experience using mine planning and design software such as Deswik.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong project management, risk management, and communication skills.
• Residential role based at Cadia Operations near Orange, NSW. Relocation assistance is provided.
• 5/2 roster or 9-day fortnight work schedule.
• Working closely with Operations, Technical Services, Studies, and Project teams.

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 ourstrengthandwe’recommitted to a safe,inclusiveand supportive workplace. Ifyou’repassionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.