Supervisor, Mechanical

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.

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 fosters 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.

Your Contribution

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you'll lead a mechanical maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance outcomes across critical fixed plant and shaft infrastructure systems. You'll play a key role in maintaining operational performance while developing your team and driving continuous improvement.

As part of our team, you will

• Lead safe and efficient mechanical maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing, and repair work while providing clear direction and support to the team.
• Conduct work inspections to verify quality standards and critical safety controls.
• Develop, coach, and support team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and disciplined work management practices.
• Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
• Mechanical Trade Qualification or Mechanical Engineering degree, with a current driver's licence.
• Experience supervising fixed plant maintenance teams supporting shaft infrastructure, winders, crushers, and conveyor systems.
• Strong knowledge of shaft infrastructure, mine hoisting systems, and reliability practices for koepe and drum winders.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for safe performance.
• Experience using maintenance management systems such as SAP, including planning, scheduling, and KPI reporting.

Your Work Environment

• Site-based role at Tanami Operations in the Northern Territory.
• FIFO roster: 8 days on / 6 days off.
• Daily collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and project stakeholders.
• Approved points of hire: Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.
• Opportunity to work at a long-life, world-class mining operation and be part of Newmont, the world's leading gold company.

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.

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