Advisor, Business Readiness Operations

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.

 

This is a site-based role at Tanami Operations in the Northern Territory, working in a challenging remote environment. You will interface daily with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and project stakeholders.

 

The role involves a FIFO schedule which is 8 days on & 6 days off.

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

 

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

 

Who we’re looking for!

 

As a Business Readiness Operations Advisor, you will support the coordination and execution of business readiness activities to ensure projects are successfully transitioned into operations. You will work across project and operational teams to align readiness plans, track progress and support a smooth handover. This is a practical, coordination-focused role where attention to detail, organisation and collaboration are critical.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Coordinating the development and execution of business readiness plans across project functions to support transition to operations.
• Supporting the preparation of scopes, schedules and budgets for business readiness activities.
• Working across project operations and supporting teams to ensure alignment and readiness for handover.
• Preparing and maintaining business readiness documentation, reporting and progress tracking.
• Assisting with risk, assurance and continuous improvement activities, including post-implementation reviews.

 

Capabilities Required

 

• Trade qualifications or engineering background & a valid driver’s licence.
• preferably large-scale projects and multiple process operations.
• Experience working with consultants or contractors, with an understanding of capital project lifecycles and transition to operations.
• Demonstrated experience with shaft infrastructure, winder systems, koepe & double drum winders, crushers & conveyors is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work within functional team structure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including technical writing, reporting and the ability to build effective relationships across stakeholders.

 

Why Join Newmont

 

At Newmont, you’ll be part of the world’s leading gold company, committed to safety, inclusion, sustainability, and operational excellence. You’ll work with experienced professionals, have opportunities for growth, and be part of a global company that values its people and communities.

 

Employee perks include:

 

• Health and Wellness allowance
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection)
• Extensive Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers

 

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.com
• Lifecycle 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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