Mine Technology Technician

Workplace Type: Onsite 

About Newmont 

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers 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 organizations 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 are looking for:

Are you passionate about technology and fascinated by the world of mining and minerals? Do you have a knack for automation and a desire to contribute to the advancement of technology within the mining industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Mine Technology Technician at Cadia.

In this role, you will support the deployment, optimisation, and maintenance of advanced mining technology systems across our underground and surface operations. Your work will directly improve safety, productivity, and efficiency by reducing manual interaction, enhancing data and control systems, and contributing to the mine of the future.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to monitor system performance, diagnose issues, implement improvements, and ensure technology reliability across site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support delivery of technology solutions designed to remove personnel from hazards and reduce exposure through automation and innovative engineering controls.
• Maintain the interconnected components, networks, and systems used to convert, record, transport, or control mining processes, equipment, and information.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across underground and surface technology systems.