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.
Who we’re looking for
Reporting to the General Manager Cadia, the Manager Asset Management, Mobile will oversee the management, optimisation and strategic planning of Cadia’s underground mobile assets. Forming part of the site leadership team, the Manager will actively contribute to overall site leadership, culture, and site delivery, with focus and responsibility for the mining portfolio, production, safety, and teams
The Manager will also oversee budgeting and cost control related to the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of mobile assets and ensure that resources are used in a cost-effective manner without compromising safety or operational efficiency. Additionally, being a proven people leader, you will act as a coach and mentor in all areas of asset management, safety, people leadership, and expected behaviors and build current and future capability through training, talent management and development pathways.
Other key responsibilities
Clearly demonstrate and execute safety leadership that prioritises employee safety and creates a culture of safety within the operation. Conduct regular safety audits, ensure compliance with industry standards, and address any safety issues.Enhance asset performance, analyze usage patterns, and plan/develop/implement strategies to optimize asset utilization. Align the strategic vision of the site into actionable operational plans that deliver safe, socially responsible and sustained availability. Full asset integrity accountability - maintain Life of Asset plans for mobile assets and equipment. Increase production, availability, and efficiency of the area through optimal asset managementMonitor, analyse and report on asset performance - use trends to identify best practice and best performance approach, and drive continuous improvement within asset management.Act as a leader in maintenance practices, standards, new equipment and tools. Analyse maintenance and operating costs and implement cost-saving measures. Provide input into the capital planning process.Conduct risk assessments, develop management systems to manage identified risk and verify the associated actions are being completed.Ensure all regulatory requirements or public commitments associated with asset management activities are met.
The ideal candidate will have experience in underground mining operations and experience with automation in mobile fleet technology.
You will also possess the following:
Engineering Degree or Trade Qualification – Preferred Demonstrated experience in Asset Management, with a progression through roles of increasing responsibility, having a focus on mobile assets. Significant experience in mining operations – essential
*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!