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.
About the role
We are seeking a highly capable Mechanical Supervisor (Fixed Plant) to lead safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance execution across our fixed plant operations at Cadia. In this critical leadership role, you will drive maintenance performance, optimise plant reliability, and foster a strong safety culture while leading and developing a high-performing team.
Key responsibilities include:
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Safety Leadership: Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all statutory and site requirements, and leading visible safety behaviours.
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Maintenance Execution: Oversee planned and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
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Asset Reliability: Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, defect elimination, and proactive reliability initiatives.
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Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with planning and operations teams to optimise schedules, minimise downtime, and deliver on maintenance plans.
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Cost Management: Monitor budgets, control maintenance spend and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
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Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop maintenance crews while managing performance and contractor engagement.
About you
You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and is passionate about safety, team development, and continuous improvement.
To be successful, you will have:
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Proven experience in fixed plant mechanical maintenance within mining or heavy industry.
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Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leading hand role.
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Strong knowledge of maintenance systems (e.g. SAP, Pronto) and work management processes.
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A solid understanding of maintenance strategies, shutdown execution, and reliability practices.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Please note this is a residential 7 days on 7 days off, rotating day and night shift work pattern.
This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights who are looking to build a long-term future within a high-performing operation.
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!
