Advisor, Drilling

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine 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. 

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.  Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

As an Advisor, Drilling Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations across NTO, maintaining full compliance with the Newmont Global Drilling Standard. You will champion the Fatality Risk Management (FRM) system with all drilling business partners in the Tanami region, fostering a strong safety culture and operational excellence. You will also act as a Subject Matter Expert, where you will provide technical leadership and guidance across a range of drilling methods, including diamond drill core, reverse circulation, air core, sonic, mud rotary, and conventional drilling, supporting best practices and continuous improvement in drilling delivery. 

Key Work Activities 

• Advising and coordinating, design, planning and implementation of drilling operations, ensuring they meet objectives, adhere to standards, and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Monitoring drilling performance against established KPIs, providing regular progress updates, and analysing results to support decision-making.
• Overseeing business partner activities and team operations to maintain compliance with contractual obligations and exploration objectives, whiles delivering training and mentoring to geologists.
• Compiling, assessing and interpreting analytical data, preparing detailed reports, and contributing to the development of budgets, systematic long-term work programs, and business plans.
• Developing and scheduling work activities across short and long term timeframes, reporting on program progress and following up on recommendations to ensure continuous improvement.

Capabilities Required

• Professional certifications in drilling operations or a related discipline, with experience in a variety of drilling methods and working environments, across exploration and production geology
• Strong technical capability in drilling operational safety, drilling techniques, equipment and innovation, including the ability to troubleshoot drilling related issues, monitor and analyze performance data within contractual terms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop team members, manage performance, and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders and contribute to business planning and reporting.
• High level of self-awareness and adaptability, with proven ability to build positive working relationships, collaborate effectively, and improve processes through practical judgement, observation, and continuous learning.

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!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
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• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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