Career Opportunities: Superintendent, Project Execution (42590)

Requisition ID 42590 - Posted 

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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 Manager, Sustaining Capital Projects, you will oversee the implementation and execution of capital projects to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, and budget. This role plays a key part in enhancing project delivery and operational efficiency for Newmont’s Tanami mine operations in the Northern Territory.

As part of our team you will 

• Coordinate the implementation of capital projects to align with strategic goals and objectives
• Develop detailed project schedules and budgets, monitoring progress to ensure adherence to plans
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and vendors, to ensure project requirements and expectations are clearly communicated and met
• Ensure all project activities comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, as well as relevant regulations and standards
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and deliver regular project progress reports, including schedule, budget, risks, and issues, to senior management and key stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and support the project delivery team, fostering a strong performance and safety-focused culture
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure effective project execution
• Interface with cross-functional departments to ensure appropriate support and services are delivered to meet operational needs

Prerequisites for your success in the role 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining, Construction Management or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications desirable
• Proven experience delivering mining or heavy industry capital projects, including management of schedule, cost, and project risk within an operational environment
• Demonstrated progression through roles with increasing accountability across site based project execution
• Strong people leadership capability, with experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary project and contractor teams
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, HSE, technical services, contractors, and senior site leadership
• Advanced understanding of mining project delivery, construction management, and risk mitigation
• Strong capability in cost control, shutdown/outage execution, contractor management, and compliance with site safety and environmental systems
• Working knowledge of project management systems, KPIs, and financial controls used in mining operations
• Sound understanding of HSE, environmental, and sustainability requirements applicable to mining and remote site operations
• Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia.

Your work environment 

Newmont has fully owned and operated the Tanami mine since 2002. The mine operates in the remote Tanami Desert of Australia. The mine and plant are located on Aboriginal freehold land that is owned by the Warlpiri people and managed on their behalf by the Central Desert Aboriginal Lands Trust. Tanami is a fly-in-fly-out operation in one of Australia’s most remote locations. Tanami is 270 km from its closest neighbours, the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu.

This permanent position will be based on-site at the Tanami Mine Operation in the remote Northern Territory working on a fly in, fly out roster (8:6) from Perth, Darwin, Brisbane or Alice Springs.  

Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.   

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 Fri 29 May 2026.

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