Advisor, Environment

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 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 1+21 and has been publicly traded since 1+25.
Where you will be working

Newmont’s Cadia Valley mine operation is situated in New South Wales, 25 kilometres from Orange and 250 kilometres 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 organisations 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 Team Lead, Water and Sustainability, the position ofAdvisor, Environment will provide support in the oversight and execution of environmental management obligations in relation to the water, waste and sustainability reporting functions, however general support across the environment disciplines will be required.

Other key responsibilities will be (but not limited) to:
Review and track implementation of site-level environmental water obligations, including field inspections, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to established protocols
Review and track implementation of site-level waste management obligations, completing regular site inspections and escalating non-conformances to relevant area owners
Coordinate and schedule routine field work conducted by environmental contractors in the water space
Track and contribute to progress toward regulatory commitments, targets and other performance metrics, including sustainability best-practice assessments
Support in the preparation and submission of environmental compliance reports, ensuring all regulatory requirements and deadlines are met
Collaborate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss and solve environmental concerns with respect to water management, waste awareness and reporting, contributing to the implementation of sustainable operational practices
Support periodic communication from the site teams to the business unit regarding environmental performance, risk and events
Support compliance audits, event reporting and investigations, especially in water and waste fields
Support data compilation and review for site projects and studies, annual reporting and site level regulatory reporting as needed
Provide guidance and contribute to improvement projects in water and sustainability areas and develop means to track progress
To be considered suitable you will have:
Bachelor level qualifications in Environmental Science/Management or similar
Knowledge of legislation and standards in regulatory frameworks including the permitting, monitoring and management of performance for safety, environment and social performance
Demonstrated experience in mining and/or mineral processing operations including in environmental risk management system functions
Understanding of environmental laws and regulations and understanding of international practices relevant to mining operations, exploration, environmental risk management, compliance and permitting
Experience in managing internal and external teams specifically with project management fundamentals
Confident external engagement skills – i.e. communities, external bodies, regulatory authorities etc.
Based at the Cadia Valley Mine Operation and offered on a drive-in, drive-out basis on a 5/3, 4/3 roster (10-hour workdays) this position will suit applicants currently living in Orange, or near surrounds in regional New South Wales.

Full and unrestricted eligibility to work 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 Mon 05 May 2025.