Advisor Surface Development

Workplace Type

Onsite

Closing Date

1 October 2026

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.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Your impact

As a Advisor Surface Development , you'll play a key role in delivering operational improvement initiatives and supporting contractor performance across Newmont's Boddington Mining Operation. Working closely with Mining Operations leaders, contractors and technical teams, you'll drive the execution of improvement projects, embed sustainable change and help improve operational performance, safety and productivity across the mining business.

As part of our team you will

• Lead the implementation and execution of operational improvement initiatives, ensuring opportunities are progressed from concept through to sustainable operational outcomes.
• Work closely with Mining Operations leaders and technical teams to translate improvement opportunities into practical field-based solutions and operational change programs.
• Coordinate operational change management activities, including risk assessments, frontline engagement, procedural updates and the embedding of new ways of working.
• Support contractor and business partner performance through contract governance, KPI monitoring, stakeholder engagement and compliance activities.
• Monitor and validate improvement outcomes, ensuring benefits are realised, sustained and successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations.
• Prerequisites for your success in the role
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline, or equivalent operational mining experience.
• Demonstrated experience in open pit mining operations, mine supervision, mining projects or operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with contractors, OEMs or mining service providers, including performance management and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of mining operational performance drivers, contractor governance and continuous improvement principles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead operational change and deliver practical outcomes in a dynamic mining environment.

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on an 8/6 roster, working 12-hour days , and is based at Boddington Gold Mine .

Village accommodation is provided while on site. Reporting to the Superintendent, Automation, Optimisation & Scheduling , you will work closely with Mine Supervisors, Mine Technical Services, Analytics and Optimisation specialists, contractors and business partners to deliver operational improvement initiatives and support contractor performance across the mining operation. This role provides an excellent opportunity for operational leaders looking to broaden their experience in business improvement, project execution and contract management while contributing to the performance of one of Australia's leading mining operations.

Why join Newmont

Boddington is one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper operations and a leader in mining innovation, including the use of autonomous haulage technology. Working at Boddington means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Eligible employees may benefit from: Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.

• Modern camp accommodation and meals for rostered employees.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.
• Submit your application through our website quoting reference number before the advertised closing date: 1 October 2026

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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