Technician, Pastefill

Newmont Corporation; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Tanami is seeking an experienced paste-fill specialist to support safe underground development. You will install and maintain paste fill systems, perform inspections, and help coordinate plant start-ups from a dedicated DBS site.

In this role you will work a FIFO roster in a remote Tanami Desert location, with a strong safety culture, training opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement. Applicants with underground paste fill experience are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience required, preferably in service crew or paste fill.
• Strong safety focus; experience with 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 are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Underground mining

Airleg drilling

Lockout/zero-energy testing

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Nationally accredited Working at Heights certification

Tools

RPLs for Light Vehicle

RPLs for Integrated Tool Carrier

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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