Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.
Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
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.
Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms 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.
With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.
Your impact
As Supervisor – Process Maintenance Mechanical (Wet Plant), you will lead mechanical asset management and maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective performance of wet plant assets. Your contribution will directly support production targets, asset integrity, and Newmont’s commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Based within Operations - Asset Management, this people‑leader role works closely with operations, engineering, and site leadership in a fast‑paced environment, supported by strong systems, experienced leaders, and a culture that values accountability and teamwork.
As part of our team you will
- Supervise mechanical asset management and maintenance activities across the wet plant, ensuring optimal asset performance and availability
- Provide leadership and direction to planned maintenance and breakdown crews, ensuring safe, timely, and effective response to unplanned plant events
- Assist in the development and execution of asset management plans, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate asset management programs in line with operational priorities and production requirements
- Ensure compliance with Newmont management systems, statutory obligations, and safety standards
- Support the resolution of short‑term breakdown events and long‑term asset management priorities aligned to production goals
- Assist with cost control, forecasting, and expenditure tracking within the maintenance function
- Analyse asset performance data, including breakdown trends, to improve utilisation, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness
- Prepare and deliver reports on asset performance, breakdowns, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership
- Ensure QA/QC standards are met and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
- Lead, coach, and allocate work to team members, reviewing performance and recognising positive contributions
- Ensure team compliance with systems, processes, and safe work practices, stopping unsafe work when required
- Identify, assess, and manage risks through effective mitigation strategies and ongoing monitoring
Prerequisites for your success in the role
- Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant mechanical trade discipline
- Strong experience supervising process maintenance mechanical teams, preferably within a wet plant or processing environment including - Milling, Flotation, Thickening, Filtering, Reagents, Carbon in Leach Circuit, Carbon Regeneration, Elution, Wet Screening, Residue Disposal, Water Services
- Demonstrated knowledge of asset management best practices, maintenance strategies, and reliability principles
- Experience working within mining or heavy industrial operations
- Strong understanding of statutory legislation, safety compliance, risk management and individuals must have at least two years of relevant experience, successfully complete the approved WHS risk management units (i.e. BSBWHS411 and BSBWHS414), and pass an applicable legislation examination administered by WorkSafe for a statutory Supervisor
- Proven capability in budget support, cost control, and asset performance analysis
- Competence in data analysis, reporting, and QA/QC, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience managing contractors and vendors in a maintenance or asset management setting
- Ability to follow structured systems while applying practical judgement to resolve asset, safety, and operational challenges
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to engage, coach, and build productive teams
- Clear communication and collaboration skills across operations, engineering, HSE, and leadership teams
Your work environment
This role is based at Boddington Gold Mine and operates on an 8/6, 7/7 rotating day shift / night shift roster. You will be part of a high‑performing processing team within a complex gold operation that prioritises safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Village accommodation is available for the ideal candidate.
Why join Newmont
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly 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.
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 28 April 2026
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
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