Technician, Pastefill

Newmont Australia; Dead Bullock Soak Gold Mine; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO allowances

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Newmont Tanami is seeking an experienced Backfill & Services Technician to support safe underground mining operations. You will install, inspect and maintain paste fill infrastructure at Dead Bullock Soak, ensuring accurate delivery for ongoing development and production.

FIFO roster and on-site camp support work life balance in the Tanami Desert. Reporting to the Backfill & Services Supervisor, you will work collaboratively with a skilled team to perform line checks, start-ups and shutdowns,

Qualifications

• Underground mining background with service crew or paste fill experience.
• Strong safety culture; able to follow isolation and lockout processes.
• Valid Working at Heights certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect and maintain paste fill reticulation and bulkhead walls.
• Conduct line checks and pre-start inspections of paste fill systems and equipment.
• Support paste plant start-ups and shutdowns with clear communication.
• Perform general underground service crew duties as required.
• Complete isolations and follow tagging/lockout procedures.
• Operate handheld drilling equipment as required.
• Maintain housekeeping, documentation and shift reporting.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Safety focus

Communication skills

Lockout procedures

Drilling experience

Education

Working at Heights certification

RPLs for Light Vehicle

Senior First Aid (First Aid certification)

Tools

Airleg drilling

Handheld drills

Job description

Onsite 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.

Workplace Type: Onsite 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. 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 foster 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.

About Newmont

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Backfill & Services Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground mining by installing, inspecting and maintaining paste fill infrastructure at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS). Your work ensures paste is delivered accurately and reliably, enabling ongoing mine development and production while upholding Newmont’s high safety and environmental standards.

As part of our team, you will

• Install, inspect and maintain underground paste fill reticulation and bulkhead walls
• Conduct line checks and pre-start inspections of paste fill systems and equipment
• Support paste plant start-ups and shutdowns through clear communication and coordination
• Perform general underground service crew duties as required
• Complete isolations and follow tagging and lockout procedures
• Operate handheld drilling equipment (air leg, stoper drills) as required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, documentation and shift reporting
• Participate in training, competency assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Previous underground mining experience, ideally in service crew or paste fill roles
• Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero-energy testing
• Airleg / handheld drilling experience
• Nationally accredited Working at Heights certification (highly desirable)
• RPLs for Light Vehicle and Integrated Tool Carrier (highly regarded)
• Senior First Aid (desirable)
• Clean shaven, mask-fit ready
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A commitment to safety and the ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• A valid Australian driver's licence is require

Your Work Environment

This is a FIFO role based at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS), approximately 39km west of The Granites processing plant in the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. You will work a 7days / 7nights, 14 days off roster.

On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.

Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone.

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisban

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, safety is our foundation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a high-performing underground team supporting a long-life operation with a strong future.

We Offer

• Competitive FIFO remuneration
• Structured rosters supporting work–life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong safety culture with clear systems and support

The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most significant underground gold operations.

Join us and help deliver safe, reliable paste fill systems that support Tanami’s future production.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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