Job Description
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’re Looking For
Reporting to the Director, Environment, the Specialist – Farm Management will be responsible for the strategic management of Cadia’s owned properties, including residential dwellings and agisted farmland. This role will act as the site lead for the Contango portfolio of Cadia-owned properties, ensuring alignment with the Cadia Farms Strategy.
You will develop, implement and continuously improve targeted management strategies that align with environmental and social performance outcomes. Through effective collaboration with operational leaders and community consultation, you will deliver beneficial outcomes and improvement initiatives across Cadia properties.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Ensure all activities align with Cadia’s Safety, Environmental and Social Performance Management Systems.
- Develop and implement programs to manage environmental and social risks and address stakeholder concerns related to direct and indirect impacts.
- Provide overarching management of the Cadia Farmland Strategy, ensuring KPIs are met and driving continuous improvement in land and farming practices.
- Prepare work plans, procedures, presentations and performance reports in line with the Cadia Farmland Stragety.
- Deliver assigned environmental and community projects within agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
- Manage community and stakeholder communications to support engagement initiatives relating to farmland and environmental programs.
- Develop, manage and deliver budgets for Contango properties.
About You
You will bring a strong rural or farming background, with demonstrated experience in farm and asset management, as well as community consultation on environmental matters. Your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to work respectfully and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in farm management, including land, livestock and agistee management
- Experience developing and managing strategies, plans and budgets
- Current open manual driver’s licence
Highly Regarded
- Tertiary qualifications in agricultural science, environmental science or a related discipline
- Experience using SAP or accounting software
- Experience in community consultation and delivering community based environmental or agriculture programs
This role is offered on a Monday to Friday or 9‑day fortnight work arrangement. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia at the time of application. Candidates based locally or with the ability to work at the site location are encouraged to apply.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!