Supervisor, Electrical Compliance

Newmont Australia; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Australia is seeking a Supervisor, Electrical Compliance to ensure electrical safety and compliance across Tanami mine operations. The role covers maintenance, installations, governance, and adherence to NT legislation, Australian Standards, and Newmont standards.

The position requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or NT Electrical Work Licence, with demonstrated site-based experience in electrical safety assurance and auditing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or NT Electrical Work Licence required.
• Proven competence in electrical safety assurance and endorsements for the role.
• Lead auditor accreditation and/or management-system auditing qualification desirable.
• Significant site-based operations experience in electrical work, compliance or assurance in mining or high-risk settings.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Act 2022 (NT), Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 (NT), OH&S legislation and Australian Standards.
• Experience with electrical risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation and corrective-action management.

Responsibilities

• Implement a consistent, risk-based electrical compliance and assurance framework.
• Verify and maintain electrical licences, authorisations, competencies and contractor arrangements.
• Provide evidence from inspections, testing, certification and record-retention.
• Identify, escalate, investigate and close out electrical risks and notifiable events.
• Keep ESMP and procedures current, practical and aligned with legislation.
• Deliver electrical safety education and awareness to personnel.

Skills

Electrical safety assurance

Auditing

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About Newmont 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.

About Newmont 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 role Reporting to Superintendent, Electrical & Instrumentation, the position of Supervisor, Electrical Compliance is responsible for providing electrical compliance assurance across Newmont’s Tanami mine operations including electrical work maintenance, installations, equipment and governance systems to ensure all activities are undertaken in a manner safe from electrical risk and monitoring and verifying compliance with Northern Territory electrical safety legislation, applicable Australian Standards, the Tanami Electrical Safety Management Plan (ESMP), approved site procedures and Newmont’s global standards.Other Key Responsibilities

• Consistent, risk-based electrical compliance and assurance framework is implemented
• Electrical licences, authorisations, competencies, contractor arrangements and supervision requirements are verified and current
• Electrical work is supported by complete inspection, testing, certification and record-retention evidence
• Electrical risks, non-conformances and notifiable events are identified, escalated, investigated and closed out effectively
• ESMP and supporting procedures remain current, practical, controlled and aligned with legislation and site risk
• Electrical education and awareness, deliver electrical safety and compliance awareness to promote safe, compliant work practices.

Yours Skills And Experience

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering and/or a current unrestricted Northern Territory Electrical Work Licence
• Demonstrated competence in electrical safety assurance and endorsements appropriate to the role
• Lead auditor accreditation and/or recognised management-system auditing qualification
• Significant and demonstrated site-based operations experience in electrical work, electrical engineering, compliance and/or assurance within mining, heavy industry, utilities or a comparable high-risk operating environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Electrical Safety Act 2022 (NT), Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 (NT), Occupational Health and Safety legislation and relevant Australian Standards
• Demonstrated capability in electrical risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation, corrective-action management, technical writing and stakeholder engagement
• Proven incident investigation experience with recognised training certification
• Proficient technical skills in high-voltage systems, hazardous areas, arc-flash risk management, mining electrical systems and commissioning assurance
• Proficient training and facilitation skills, particularly the ability to deliver electrical safety education and awareness to electrical and non-electrical personnel
• Experience administering electrical licensing, worker authorisation, competency and Certificate of Compliance assurance systems
• Proficient MS Office skills including exposure to SAP, or equivalent
• Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia is essential.

Your work environment 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. This Tanami site-based position will work on a fly in fly out roster of 8 days on site, 6 days off from point of hire Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin. 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 our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [e-mail]. Applications close Mon 23 Nov 2026.