At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
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.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Team Lead Social Performance, the Indigenous Mentor – Social Performanceyou will play a critical role in supporting Indigenous employment, education, and community engagement programs at Newmont’s Tanami Operations. Your work will foster respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and help drive meaningful social and cultural outcomes aligned to Newmont’s commitments.
As part of our team, you will
- Support delivery of community and stakeholder engagement programs
- Mentor Indigenous trainees and employees, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development pathways
- Contribute to Indigenous employment initiatives, including the Trainee Program, Yapa Crew, and apprenticeships
- Build and maintain relationships with Traditional Owners and the Central Land Council
- Support cultural heritage protection and Work Area Clearances
- Monitor, track and report on commitments under the Consolidated Mining Agreement and Ten Year Plan
- Help plan and deliver local education engagement activities with Warlpiri community schools
- Promote internal cultural awareness and external communications
- Identify and support Indigenous business and local procurement opportunities
- Experience working with remote Indigenous communities
- Cultural competence and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in social performance, stakeholder management, and community engagement
- Knowledge of cultural heritage management and human rights
- Tertiary qualification in social sciences, sustainability or a related discipline (desirable)
- Current manual driver’s license
- Competence in MS Office and data tracking systems
- Alignment to Newmont’s values of Safety, Integrity and Sustainability
The role involves a FIFO schedule of 8 days on and 6 days off, which may involve working night shifts. Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
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.
More About 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/