Workplace Type: Onsite
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Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.
The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.
Newmont Tanami is located on Aboriginal freehold land approximately 540km northwest of Alice Springs and is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset within a core Newmont region.
The Tanami Expansion 2 (TE2) project is extending mine life beyond 2040 through the development of a hoisting shaft, increasing underground production from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Strong underground exploration results and the successful delivery of the first Tanami Expansion have positioned Tanami as a major contributor to the Newmont global portfolio.
A fully equipped accommodation village is located 40km from site, offering a range of leisure facilities for employees flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential with a global leader shaping the future of mining.
As a Team Lead Networks Digital, you'll lead the deployment, maintenance and optimisation of critical network and communications infrastructure that supports safe and reliable mining operations. Working closely with site, regional and corporate stakeholders, you'll ensure high-performing, secure and scalable digital networks that enable operational efficiency today and support future growth.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
Lead the implementation, maintenance and optimisation of site network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, microwave, Cellular/Wi-Fi and communication systems.- Develop and coordinate preventative maintenance programs to maximise network reliability and minimise unplanned downtime.
- Monitor network performance, identify improvement opportunities and deliver infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure service levels, performance standards and project outcomes are achieved.
- Lead, mentor and develop team members while ensuring compliance with organisational policies, cybersecurity requirements and industry standards
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
- Significant experience in IT infrastructure, network operations and communications systems within a complex operational environment.
- Strong technical expertise across LAN, WAN, microwave and wireless communication networks, including network performance optimisation.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing vendors and delivering infrastructure projects and upgrades.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and cybersecurity capabilities, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
This permanent position is offered on a 8days on 6days off roster rotation and is based at Newmont's Tanami operation in the Northern Territory.
As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Tanami provides modern camp accommodation and facilities while on site. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting one of Australia's premier underground gold mining operations.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement in a technically challenging and unique operating environment.
Reporting to the Lead Digital, you'll lead a team of network professionals and work closely with site leadership, operational teams, internal technology specialists, project teams and business service functions. You'll also partner with OEMs, technology providers, service providers and contractors to ensure reliable delivery of critical network and communications services across the operation
Tanami offers the opportunity to work at one of Australia's most significant underground gold mines and be part of a close-knit team delivering world-class mining outcomes in a unique remote environment.
Eligible employees may benefit from:
- Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
- Company-supported FIFO travel from approved point-of-hire locations.
- Modern camp accommodation, meals and recreational facilities while on site.
- Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale underground mining operations and major growth projects.
- Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
- The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.
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.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
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