Superintendent - Tailings and Water Operations

Company description:

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.

Cadia is a major gold and copper mining operation in central New South Wales, about 25 kilometres from the city of Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. The site is known for the Cadia East underground mine - one of the world's largest gold deposits - which uses innovative block caving methods to produce gold doré and gold-rich copper concentrate. Unlike remote mines, Cadia is a residential (drive-in, drive-out) operation where many employees live with their families in nearby communities, enjoying the Orange region's excellent lifestyle and amenities.

Cadia's team has a collaborative culture built around safety, innovation and community partnership. We proudly support local towns through jobs and in-kind contributions and even run an Indigenous Buddy Programme to welcome and mentor new Indigenous employees. Working at Cadia gives you all the growth opportunities of a Tier-1 mine within a friendly regional setting - a place where you can advance your skills, be home with family, and contribute to both Newmont's success and the prosperity of local communities.

Job description:

Your Impact

As the Superintendent - Tailings and Water Operations, you'll provide leadership and accountability for the safe execution of Cadia's tailings deposition, water management and facility operating plans. You will play a critical role in building and leading a new operational team while ensuring tailings facilities, infrastructure and associated activities are managed safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Lead the safe execution of approved tailings deposition, coarse sand tailings placement and water management activities across Cadia's tailings facilities.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing operational workforce, fostering a strong safety culture, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage tailings infrastructure, mobile equipment fleets and operational resources to deliver safe and efficient field execution.
• Collaborate with Planning, Governance, Projects and Operational teams to achieve operational objectives and contribute to future tailings strategies and infrastructure development.
• Monitor operational performance, compliance and risk controls while driving improvements in safety, productivity, water stewardship and facility performance.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing frontline operational teams within a field-based mining or heavy equipment environment.
• Experience managing heavy earthmoving equipment, operational resources and field construction activities.
• Strong operational knowledge of tailings facilities, deposition systems, water management practices and associated infrastructure.
• Proven capability in operational risk management, critical controls, compliance and safe work execution.
• Experience constructing and operating coarse sand tailings facilities is highly regarded.

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on a 9-day fortnight basis and is based at Newmont's Cadia operation near Orange, New South Wales. You will report to the Manager Tailings and Water and lead a newly established operational team, with seven direct reports and multidisciplinary operators responsible for delivering Cadia's Tailings and Water Strategy. Working closely with Planning, Tailings Governance (RTFE), Projects and Operations teams, you will play a key role in commencing coarse sand tailings deposition and supporting safe, sustainable tailings and water management outcomes.

Why Join Newmont

Cadia is a world-class gold and copper operation and one of Australia's largest underground mines. Working at Cadia means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Residential, drive-in drive-out (DIDO) or flexible work arrangements, depending on role requirements.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale underground operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant Orange region, renowned for its lifestyle, food, wine and strong community connections.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do

Profile description:

Lead the safe operation and growth of Cadia's Tailings & Water function, building a high-performing team to deliver one of Australia's most significant tailings expansion programs.