•    Join the world’s leading gold mining company and global producer of copper
•    Drive and direct the Commercial function risk framework
•    Permanent hybrid work arrangement from Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane

 

About Newmont 

 

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America. 

 

Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

 

Newmont APAC Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration.  APAC Business Unit Support is provided from our offices in Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. 

 

Who we’re looking for  

 

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Risk and Assurance, the newly created position of Specialist, Commercial Risk will be responsible for transforming the way in which Newmont’s Commercial function manages risk, in order to protect Newmont’s operational, reputational and financial global Tier 1 positioning. 

 

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

 

Identify global risks, integrate mitigation strategies and enhance tools and processes into a robust, overall risk program in alignment with Newmont’s Risk Management Systems, policies and standards across Commercial, including supply chain, sales and marketing and inbound and outbound logistics Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards, vulnerabilities and exposures including geological, environmental, operational and regulatory risks and, develop crisis management and business continuityDevelop risk mitigation plans tailored to specific supply/sales channels, supplier/customer segments and geographic markets, balancing business objectives with risk exposureEnable strong collaboration in cross functional risk initiatives and deliverables to optimize value protection to support Newmont’s performance objectives.

 

The ideal applicant will bring significant experience in global organisation Commercial Risk strategy, solid influencing skills, expert geopolitical disruption advisory capability and a depth of knowledge of  leveraging data analytics and technology solution optimisation. 

 

To be considered suitable, applicants will also have:

 

Undergraduate Degree in Risk Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and/or Business Administration Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline preferredRelevant large scale mining and/or natural resources global operations experiencePractical hands-on capability in risk assessment, mitigation strategy and crisis management and end-to-end  value chain managementExtensive knowledge of supply chain management, sales and marketing and commercial business processes in a global organisational designProficient skills in  ERP and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 

The position will suit applicants currently living in Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane. Residents of another Australian capital city will be considered for the ideal candidate.  This role will be offered on a hybrid/work from home basis utilising the Newmont capital city office hub when required to be effective in your role.  Full 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 Friday 14 March 2025.

 

More About Newmont
 
Website: http://www.newmont.com
Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine
Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting​​​​