Mechanical Technician

Workplace Type: Onsite 

Closing Date: 27 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 key member of the Process Maintenance team, reporting to the Process Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and performance of Boddington Gold Mine's crushing, conveying and comminution assets. Working across the HPGR and Wear Management area, you will support safe and efficient maintenance activities that maximise plant availability and contribute to the operation achieving its milling targets of 40.5MTPA.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Perform maintenance, inspections and repairs across crushers, conveyors, screens, feeders and High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) to support safe and reliable plant operation.
• Execute preventative maintenance, shutdown activities and equipment change-outs, including wear liners, chutes and other wear management components.
• Identify equipment defects, undertake fault-finding activities and raise maintenance notifications through site systems.
• Operate plant and maintenance equipment including Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), forklifts, overhead cranes and associated lifting equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Planning and Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, plant availability and maintenance effectiveness.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role 

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter with experience maintaining fixed plant equipment within mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining crushing, conveying, screening or comminution equipment, with exposure to HPGR circuits highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, fault-finding and maintenance execution skills, including planned maintenance and shutdown support.
• Experience using SAP or similar Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and a strong commitment to safety, risk management and compliance with site procedures and critical controls.

Your Work Environment

This role is based at Boddington Gold Mine on a 5/2, 4/3 day-shift only roster, working 80 hours per fortnight with every second Friday as an RDO.

You will work within the HPGR and Wear Management team, reporting to the Process Maintenance Supervisor and collaborating closely with Operations, Reliability, Planning and Maintenance teams. Supporting one of Australia's largest gold processing operations, you will play an important role in maintaining critical crushing, conveying and comminution assets to deliver safe and reliable production outcomes.

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 <43584> before the advertised closing date: 27 October 2026

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!

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