Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

Are you passionate about driving positive social impact and community engagement? 

 

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. 

As a Social Performance Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our social performance initiatives, ensuring our engagement with local stakeholders is meaningful, effective, and aligned with our company's values. 

You will work on site at Boddington alongside two Aboriginal workforce mentor advisors and a cultural heritage / cultural program advisor and be supported by experienced social performance professionals. You will be part of a community of social performance professionals working at four mines site in diverse community contexts in the Asia Pacific region.   

You will collaborate with key community groups to manage local community issues, support social investment programs, and uphold Newmont’s social performance standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

Local stakeholder engagement with a focus on the planning and implementation of activities to further foster strong relationships with local communities.Support the planning, implementation, and tracking of social investment and donation programs.Assist in the planning, implementation, and tracking of social impact management programs to mitigate any adverse effects on communities.Work to comply with Regional and Global Newmont social performance policies, standards, and procedures.Speak up when critical issues or problems are identified that could affect the team's work.Contribute ideas to enhance processes and methods with a focus on ensuring continuous improvement of team’s outcomes.

 
Qualifications & Experience

Degree in social sciences and/or education in sustainability or science communications is preferred.Proficiency in social performance management, stakeholder management, social impact management, cultural heritage management, and human rights, and events management.Familiarity with industry trends and regulations, and the ability to conduct specific activities using appropriate tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes.Strong stakeholder management skills, including, project management, conflict resolution and negotiations.Cultural competence and sensitivity to and respect for Aboriginal communities and stakeholders and a relatable conversational styleStrong alignment of personal values with Newmont values.Organised, ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently.

 

Why Join Newmont?
At Newmont, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. As a Social Performance Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of local communities, while also advancing your career in a supportive and innovative company.

Enjoy a unique lifestyle at our Boddington site, a DIDO site that allows you to live locally or stay in our Village, staying close to family, friends, and city amenities. This role is being offered on a 5:2/4:3 roster with public holidays off.

 

When you join Newmont Australia, you will also appreciate a range of employee benefits including:

Annual Wellbeing AllowanceRemuneration inclusive of an annual incentiveSalary Continuance (Income Protection)Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carersRecognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods.Employee Assistance Program

Application Process
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission of sustainable and responsible mining, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

 

Applications Close Sunday March 2, 2025

Join us in shaping a positive future for our communities and the environment. 

 

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 and Wiilman people in particular are encouraged to apply. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow

 

More About Newmont

Website: http://www.newmont.comLifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mineBlog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting

 

Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or be considered for employment or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com.