Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
Where you will be working
Newmont’s Cadia Valley mine operation is situated in New South Wales, 25 kilometres from Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The Operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in/drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organisations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
Reporting to the Environment Lead, this newly established permanent position plays a critical role in advancing Newmont’s closure management strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing key closure management objectives, ensuring that closure planning aligns with the company’s internal policies, procedures, and sustainability standards. This includes the development and maintenance of robust closure cost estimates and the design and execution of studies that support progressive and final closure outcomes.
A central component of the role will involve managing a range of closure-related projects, many of which will be delivered in collaboration with external consultants. The position requires strong project management skills to oversee scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that all work is delivered to a high standard and in accordance with regulatory and corporate expectations.
In addition to project oversight, the role involves preparing clear, timely, and insightful internal reports on project progress, risks, and outcomes. The role will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the closure and rehabilitation space, supporting cross-functional collaboration with other departments such as Operations, Technical Services, and Sustainability.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to Newmont’s long-term environmental stewardship and legacy planning efforts, playing a vital role in shaping the responsible closure of mining operations.
To be considered suitable you will have:
- Bachelor level qualifications in Environmental science/ management, or other relevant degrees
- Knowledge of legislation and standards in different regulatory settings, permitting, monitoring and management of performance for safety, environment and social performance
- Mining and processing operations associated environmental risks and management systems
- Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and international practices relevant to mining operations, exploration, environmental risk management, compliance and permitting
- Experience in managing internal and external personnel, specifically with Project Management fundamentals
- Understanding of and experience in external engagement with communities, external bodies, and regulatory authorities
- Manual driver’s license with experience operating 4WD vehicles and towing trailers
- Ability to interpret and implement management plans and technical reports
- Experience with Quality Management Systems
Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia will be essential.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly 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.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Applications close 23 June 2025.
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