Superintendent, Project Controls

Newmont Australia; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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 governance to enable successful delivery of Sustaining Capital projects.

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with engineers, operations and safety teams to ensure accurate reporting, risk management and continuous improvement while aligning with Newmont's standards and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong: cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, reporting, risk management and change control in mining/resources.
• Proven ability to lead and develop Project Controls teams and drive governance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a Tier 1 mining operation and regulatory health, safety, and environment requirements.

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.
• Provide project controls leadership and assurance across the Sustaining Capital portfolio and drive robust reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Supervisors, Operations, Health & Safety, Procurement and other stakeholders to support project delivery outcomes.
• Oversee project costs and schedules, ensure accurate estimates, forecasts and progress reporting, aligned with stage-gate requirements.
• Facilitate risk and change management processes and develop mitigation strategies with project teams.

Skills

Project controls

Leadership

Planning

Scheduling

Forecasting

Cost control

Risk management

Education

Engineering

Project Management

Accounting / Finance

Related discipline

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.