Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Cadia
Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.
Newly created role at Newmont Cadia, the Director – Social Performance, will be an active member of the site leadership team and lead the Social Performance team to develop and implement strategies that strengthen community relationships and create a lasting positive impact.
You will implement the site social performance strategy maintaining social acceptance and achieving our Environmental Social and Governance goals through social and human rights impact assessments, management of associated risks and opportunities (including those involving business partners), and acting as the subject matter expert on social risks for the site.
You will be dedicated to strengthening community relationships, building robust feedback mechanisms and implementing programs that respond to community needs. Additionally, you will engage with local regulators, communities, and partners to address commitments, complaints, grievances, regulatory requirements and play a pivotal role in achieving our purpose of delivering value through sustainable and responsible mining.
Other responsibilities include: Implement Newmont’s Social Performance Standards related to stakeholder relationship management, community development, human rights, Indigenous Peoples, and social aspects related to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).Ensure cross-functional implementation of social performance related programs to address identified risks including local employment, local procurement, human rights, cultural heritage, community and stakeholder engagement.Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive community engagement activities to strengthen community relationships and build connections, while ensuring our operations meet expected standards and continue to perform.Deliver required reporting, compliance, assurance and governance activities associated with social performance.Develop and implement the site community investment and development programs aligned with Newmont frameworks, informed by local community needs and priorities.Monitor social performance events, trends, risks, and performance to identify gaps and develop action plans to drive improvement. Foster effective partnerships with local communities, governments and other stakeholders, building sustainable processes for enduring relationships that support Cadia’s operational continuity and growth.Collaborate with site leaders to achieve social performance targets and identify and mitigate issues that could impact the community, operational performance and project approvals.Lead a high-performing social performance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders paired with a deep understanding of best practices in mining social performance.
You will also possess the following: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Social Performance or relevant discipline.Demonstrated leadership experience within the mining industryDemonstrated experience in oversight of participatory monitoring programs in local communitiesDemonstrated experience in external engagement programs with communities, external bodies, and regulatory authorities.Understanding of consultation processes to support permitting and approvals in an Australian context.High level understanding and experience of ESG reporting and governance requirements.
Please note: This is a 5/2 or 5/2-4/3 residential role in Orange, NSW
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!