Tanami Operations, 540km north-west of Alice Springs, are on Aboriginal freehold land, in the NT’s remote Tanami Desert. A fully equipped 1000-bed village, 40km from the mine, offers modern leisure facilities to the workforce who FIFO direct from Perth, Darwin and Alice Springs.

Seeking to increase the diversity within the Mining Team to improve equal opportunity outcomes for employees, and therefore they encourage female applicants and/or people from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

About The Role

Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the Jumbo Operator will carry out underground drilling operations for development blasting, ground support and sampling works within the mine. You will contribute to, and participate in, a flexible and motivated team who are committed to the achievement of quality production goals. You will operate within the shift to ensure optimum productivity in a safe and efficient manner.

There teams are committed to working safely together through clear communication, effective training processed and by following approved procedures.

The role is based in Tanami and offers a 2/1 FIFO roster from Perth, Darwin or Alice Springs.

The Person

• 5 or more years experience operating a Jumbo.
• Compentent in bolt and mesh, and boring.
• Valid drivers license.
• Previous experience Underground essential.
• Sound knowledge, skills and experience in underground mining.
• Good communication skills
• Proven ability to recognize and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proven ability to contribute to team outcomes.

To be considered for the role, you must be able to meet the site access requirements by having a current drivers license, provide a recent national police clearance and pass a pre-employment medical.

The Culture

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer that operates globally to a common set of safety, environmental and community relation standards that define expected performance for there operating sites. Maintaining high standards for all of Newmont’s operations and measuring there performance against those global standards is an integral part of there current business practice and long term goals. Newmont is a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential.

Newmont’s Values

Newmont Mining encourages workplace diversity. Females and applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As part of the commitment with the Traditional Owners are also encourage applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.

The Rewards 

The employees enjoy a generous salary package including free private health insurance and a monthly production bonus scheme. Not only will you work in a dynamic and collaborative environment but you will also benefit from the opportunities that only a global company can offer.

To apply for this role click on the Apply now link or go to www.newmont.com click on Careers then select the Asia Pacific region.