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 Lihir
Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.
We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
Our Lihir operations Mine Technical Services Team is recruiting for the position of Hydrogeologist for a FIFO role based onsite.
Reporting directly to the Senior Hydrogeologist, the incumbent will be tasked to oversee hydrogeology operations in the Mining area.
The role will have responsibility to:
Drives and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.Ensures all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.Plans work so that it can be conducted safely; and considers environmental conditions, nearby activities, and the people and other resources needed to complete the work.Identify and manage the mine water risks associated with technical aspects of current and new mine developments, and ensuring timely recommendations, resolutions to avoid mine development delays.Provide surface water management advice and guidance to Mine Support and Mine Operational activities.Planning, maintenance, and construction of all the major open pit surface water drainage systems.Preparation & development of the mine surface and ground water management plan and communicate water related issues to mine operations.Develop and design water/slope depressurisation programmes. Analyse and review – monitoring data for water management (Surface and ground water management.Develop workable data management platforms and fit for purpose data to assist with further refinement of conceptual models.Ability to communicate effectively with all parties.Provides support to Field Personnel where required.Training & Experience
Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;
Minimum Bachelor Qualifications in Geosciences – Geology/Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering with Environmental Management.Advantage – Post Graduate Qualification in Hydrogeology3-5 years relevant work experience within a large-scale complex processing plant or heavy industry essential.PNG Driver’s License Class 6.High Degree of competence in MS applications.Knowledge of Geological and Mining Modelling software’s (Leapfrog/Minesight)Sound Planning and analytical Skills.Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
The Requirement
Must be available for FIFO to LihirAbility to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.
Our Commitment to You
Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suite and airconditioned room equipped with a mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess, and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.
We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for takeaway coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an annual incentive program.
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!
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility and Inclusion.
Our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 3rd February 2025.