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 MTS, you'll lead the support and continuous improvement of in-cabin mining technology and site communication systems, helping minimise disruption and maintain safe, productive operations. You'll guide the MTS team, collaborate with operational and technology stakeholders, and ensure application issues, enhancements and technology projects are effectively prioritised and delivered.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Lead the maintenance and support of in-cabin mining technology, including fleet management, fatigue monitoring and collision detection systems.
- Monitor and optimise IT/OT infrastructure and mining communications, including WiFi, Private LTE, leaky feeder and two-way digital radio systems.
- Identify, troubleshoot, escalate and resolve technology issues while maintaining clear communication, documentation and customer support.
- Plan and deliver preventative maintenance activities and site technology projects aligned with operational priorities.
- Lead, mentor and develop team members while overseeing vendors and contractors to support service quality and performance.
- Trade Qualifications or Bachelor's degree in Communications or Machine Automation related field.
- Experience supporting in-cabin mining technology, fleet management systems or comparable operational technology solutions.
- Strong technical capability across voice and data communication networks, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience planning technology projects and managing vendors, contractors or outsourced service providers.
- Effective leadership, mentoring, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships 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 and support the MTS team while working closely with Mining Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Environmental, site leadership, project and technology teams. You'll also coordinate with technology vendors, telecommunications providers, contractors and equipment suppliers to maintain reliable technology 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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