Senior Mining Engineer - Projects

Newmont Corporation; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newmont Corporation is seeking a Supervisor Engineering Mining to lead engineering delivery for Cadia Block Caves projects near Orange, NSW. You will coordinate handovers, support planning and ensure safe, efficient cave development and production activities.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, extensive underground mining experience, and strong stakeholder engagement. Relocation assistance is provided; roster is 5/2 or 9-day fortnight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, with relevant underground mining experience preferred.
• Experience engaging multidisciplinary stakeholders and coordinating with Operations, Technical Services, Studies and Projects.
• Strong project management, risk management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with mine planning/design software such as Deswik.
• Residential role based at Cadia Operations near Orange, NSW with relocation assistance.
• Roster: 5/2 or 9-day fortnight.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

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 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.

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.

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