Jumbo Operator

Workplace Type: Onsite 

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.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

About Newmont

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. 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&P 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

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

As a Jumbo Operator, you'll play a critical role in safely and efficiently delivering underground development activities at Newmont's Tanami operation. Through accurate drilling, ground support installation and adherence to safe work practices, you'll help maintain development schedules, support workforce safety and contribute to reliable mining performance

As part of our team, you will

• Conduct underground drilling activities for development blasting, ground support in accordance with mine plans and operational requirements.
• Perform pre-start inspections, equipment checks and workplace safety assessments to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Operate and maintain jumbo drilling equipment, accurately drilling to design specifications, profiles and ground conditions.
• Complete operational documentation, participate in safety programs and actively contribute to continuous improvement through coaching, feedback and knowledge sharing

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Strong underground mining experience, with significant exposure to jumbo operations
• Demonstrated competency operating jumbo drill rigs safely and efficiently across varying ground conditions.
• Sound knowledge of drilling techniques, heading profiles, charging practices and ground support requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and procedural compliance, with the ability to identify hazards and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Mask fit ready

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on a 7days7nights on 14days off basis and is based at Newmont's Tanami operation in the Northern Territory.

As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Tanami provides modern camp accommodation and facilities while on site. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting one of Australia's premier underground gold mining operations.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement in a technically challenging and unique operating environment.

Working within the Underground Mining team, you will report to your Supervisor, Development and collaborate closely with production, safety and site personnel to safely deliver development activities and support operational objective.

Why Join Newmont

Tanami offers the opportunity to work at one of Australia's most significant underground gold mines and be part of a close-knit team delivering world-class mining outcomes in a unique remote environment.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Company-supported FIFO travel from approved point-of-hire locations.
• Modern camp accommodation, meals and recreational facilities while on site.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale underground mining operations and major growth projects.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

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.  

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont  
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont  

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