Superintendent, Project Controls

Newmont Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in fly-out roster

Job summary

Newmont Australia seeks a Superintendent, Project Controls to lead the site-based Project Controls team at Tanami. You will drive cost control, planning, scheduling, forecasting and reporting to enable governance and informed decision-making across the Sustaining Capital portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager, Sustaining Capital, you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety, Procurement and other stakeholders to ensure accurate estimates, timely progress reporting and robust

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years mining industry experience including project controls support to project execution and delivery for a Tier 1 mining operation.
• Demonstrated expertise across cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, reporting, risk management and change control within complex mining and/or resources environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing Project Controls teams while driving project governance, performance and continuous improvement across a portfolio of capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and State and Federal Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to mining operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with operational leaders, engineering consultants, contractors, labour hire providers and service partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to provide project performance insights, strategic recommendations and portfolio reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site-based Project Controls team and ensure delivery of cost control, planning and scheduling, estimating, forecasting, reporting and governance activities in alignment with Newmont's values, standards and business objectives.
• Provide project controls leadership and assurance across the Sustaining Capital portfolio and drive consistency, transparency and informed decision-making through robust project performance reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Supervisors, Operations, Technical Services, Health & Safety, Procurement and other key stakeholders to support successful project execution and delivery outcomes.
• Oversee project costs and schedule performance, and ensure estimates, forecasts, schedules and progress reporting are accurate, timely and aligned with project stage-gate requirements.
• Facilitate project risk and change management processes and partner with project teams to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and maintain effective governance controls.
• Lead monthly portfolio reporting processes and provide insights on project performance, trends, risks, opportunities and capital expenditure to site and senior leadership teams.
• Ensure project control systems, documentation and reporting processes comply with quality assurance, change management, document control, procurement and corporate governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project control processes, systems and reporting capabilities that enhance project delivery performance, efficiency and value creation.
• Provide visible safety leadership and champion Newmont's safety culture by ensuring all activities are delivered safely and effectively on-site.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Cost control

Planning and scheduling

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management

Accounting/Finance degree

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.

Your impact

Reporting to the Manager, Sustaining Capital, the Superintendent, Project Controls plays a critical leadership role in enabling the successful planning, execution, governance, and delivery of the site's Sustaining Capital portfolio.

As a key member of the Sustaining Capital Projects team, you will:

Lead and develop the site-based Project Controls team and ensure delivery of cost control, planning and scheduling, estimating, forecasting, reporting and governance activities in alignment with Newmont's values, standards and business objectives

Provide project controls leadership and assurance across the Sustaining Capital portfolio and drive consistency, transparency and informed decision-making through robust project performance reporting and analysis

Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Supervisors, Operations, Technical Services, Health & Safety, Procurement and other key stakeholders to support successful project execution and delivery outcomes

Oversee project costs and schedule performance, and ensure estimates, forecasts, schedules and progress reporting are accurate, timely and aligned with project stage-gate requirements

Facilitate project risk and change management processes and partner with project teams to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and maintain effective governance controls

Lead monthly portfolio reporting processes and provide insights on project performance, trends, risks, opportunities and capital expenditure to site and senior leadership teams

Ensure project control systems, documentation and reporting processes comply with quality assurance, change management, document control, procurement and corporate governance requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project control processes, systems and reporting capabilities that enhance project delivery performance, efficiency and value creation

Provide visible safety leadership and champion Newmont's safety culture by ensuring all activities are delivered safely and effectively on-site.

Prerequisites for your success in the role

Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

At least 7 years mining industry experience including project controls support to project execution and delivery for a Tier 1 mining operation

Demonstrated expertise across cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, reporting, risk management and change control within complex mining and/or resources environments

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing Project Controls teams while driving project governance, performance and continuous improvement across a portfolio of capital projects

Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and State and Federal Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to mining operations

Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with operational leaders, engineering consultants, contractors, labour hire providers and service partners to achieve successful project outcomes

Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to provide project performance insights, strategic recommendations and portfolio reporting to support informed decision-making

Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia.

Your work environment

This permanent position will be based on-site at Newmont's Tanami mine operations in the remote Northern Territory working on a fly in, fly out roster (8:6) from Perth, Darwin, Brisbane or Alice Springs.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. As a fully fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operation, Tanami flies around 1,800 employees and contractors to site via its own airstrip, with teams working on a rotational camp roster. The mine was originally an open-pit operation but has evolved into a world-class underground asset with extensive modern infrastructure. A major expansion (Tanami Expansion 2) is underway - including a 1.5-kilometre-deep hoisting shaft - to extend Tanami's life beyond 2040 and increase production efficiency. The remote location fosters a close-knit team spirit, where safety and mutual respect are paramount. Tanami's workforce is proud to work in partnership with the local Warlpiri people on whose land we operate, ensuring that our presence contributes positively to communities. Working at Tanami means tackling unique technical challenges in a supportive environment, with a strong focus on Always Safe, responsible operations and improving daily to secure this mine's long-term future.

Applications close Fri 27 Nov 2026.

Newmont is the industry's leading gold and copper business. The company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Join us and help us deliver on our purpose to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining.

Newmont is the industry's leading gold and copper business. The company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Join us and help us deliver on our purpose to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining.