Supervisor, Drilling

About Newmont 

Founded in 1921 Newmont Mining Corporation is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world. Newmont prides itself on safety and embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.

Your impact

Reporting to the Superintendent, Drill and Blast, in this permanent team leadership position you will supervise drilling operations to ensure efficiency, safety and alignment with production goals for Newmont’s Boddington mine operations.

As part of our team you will

• Lead with safety, fostering a culture of care, accountability and continuous improvement
• Coach and develop your team to build capability and strong engagement
• Oversee daily drill and blast operations to deliver safe, reliable production outcomes
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Ensure explosives handling, storage and facilities meet site and legislative standards
• Conduct field leadership activities, audits and inspections, addressing risks proactively
• Plan and allocate people, equipment and materials to optimise operational performance
• Execute drill and blast schedules aligned to mine plans and production targets
• Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage risk through effective identification, assessment and control practices
• Provide clear, accurate reporting on operational and safety performance.

Prerequisites for your success in the role 

• Experience in large‑scale open pit mining environments (drilling and/or explosives)
• Strong commitment to safety leadership in high‑risk work environments
• Proven capability in risk management, inspections and compliance activities
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing diverse teams
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Sound understanding of incident management and investigation processes
• Current Supervisor and Explosives accreditations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• High attention to detail with solid planning and coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn SAP and safety systems
• Current WA Driver’s Licence and unrestricted Australian work rights.

Your work environment 

Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the Southwest, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100 kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.

This permanent site-based position at Boddington mine and will be offered on a drive in drive out basis working a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off. Mine accommodation will be provided. 

At Newmont, you’ll help shape the future of a global leader committed to responsible mining, sustainability, and long term value creation. You’ll work alongside talented leaders, influence decisions at the highest levels, and make a meaningful impact on how we engage with the world.

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

Applications close Fri 5 June 2026.