Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land, 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long‐life, low‐cost, world‐class mine. The Tanami Expansion 2 project will extend the mine life beyond 2040, increasing production from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. A fully equipped camp is located 40 km 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 will support 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
* Previous underground mining experience, ideally in a service crew or paste fill role
* Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero‐energy testing
* Nationally accredited Working at Heights certification (highly desirable)
* RPLs for Light Vehicle and Integrated Tool Carrier (highly regarded)
* Clean shaven, mask‐fit ready
* Strong communication skills – able to work independently or within a team
* A commitment to safety and the ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
* A valid Australian driver's licence is required
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
Below is a brief overview of Newmont:
* Website: http://www.newmont.com
* Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
* Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
* Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
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.
Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to .
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