Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

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. 

In this role, you will

Reporting to the Development Supervisor, you’ll step into a hands-on role as a Nipper, working closely with the jumbo operator to keep development running smoothly. From supporting daily operations to taking on a variety of tasks, you’ll play a key part in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive underground activities.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Confidently making and receiving radio calls to ensure clear communication.Safely manoeuvring and parking equipment in confined areas.Completing pre-start checks, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and reporting issues.Working effectively in warm and variable underground conditions.Performing manual handling tasks as required.Assisting with the safe and timely setup of development headings, including installing bolts and mesh, while maintaining strong housekeeping standards.Providing hands-on support to jumbo operators across all development activities.Helping to maintain and clean the underground crib room.What we’re looking for Previous underground mining experience.Strong commitment to safety standards and procedures.A current Australian C Class manual driver’s licence.Self-motivated with energy, resilience, and a strong work ethic.Active participation in daily pre-start meetings.Excellent housekeeping habits and time management skills.Ability to meet mask-fit requirements.Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 days off), with point of hire available from Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

 

Applications Close: October 2, 2025

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.comLifecycle 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/

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