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 operation in Human Resources, Technical Training team is now recruiting for the role of Trade Trainer – Metal Fabrication & Welding. Reporting to the Senior Trainer - Trades, the successful candidate will be able to develop skilled, confident Lihirian tradespeople by designing, delivering, and coordinating apprenticeship training. This ensures Lihir Mine has a high-quality local workforce capable of maintaining operations and achieving safety, production, and cost targets.
Essential Duties Design pragmatic training plans and curriculums based on lessons learned from previous apprentice intakes, PNG education standards and evidence-based vocational and pedagogical strategiesContribute to continuous reviews and improvement activities to improve products, services and processes about trade training across the Lihir siteDeliver trade training as per the training schedule and manage planning tasks effectively to meet all training requirementsDevelop session plans, facilitation guides, presentations, student workbooks and training materials in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and ExcelConsistently evaluate the effectiveness of trade training programs and methodologies and make continuous improvementsDeliver mentoring and coaching to ensure the welfare and mental health of Apprentices are aligned with Newmont’s valuesContribute to a high-performance team environment by adopting a customer service and continuous improvement mindsetCollaborate with the Lihir International School to Mine and work-ready programs. Ensure seamless transition of suitable candidates from work work-ready programs into apprenticeshipsEffectively manages own time to complete tasks in line with job expectations and requirements adjusting plans to cater for unforeseen events/disruptions
Training & Experience Trade qualification in the Metal Fabrication & Welding7+ relevant working experience in similar disciplines within the larger scale of mining or oil and gas industries in Papua New GuineaExperienced in the usage of SAP SystemStrong Technical competencies in MS Suite productsTechnical Teaching qualificationCertificate IV in Training & AssessmentSelf-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomouslyExcellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlinesStrong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & trainingMust be open to FIFO in PNG.Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.Must have class 6 driver’s License
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, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.
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 before 6th February 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!