Advertised: 27 July 2026
Newmont
Education and Training | National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Hela, Madang, Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands
Newmont

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Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.
We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
Your Impact

As the Advisor People Training (High Risk), you will play a critical role in developing a skilled, safe and capable workforce. You will design and deliver high-risk training programs, coach and assess employees, and help ensure operators are competent, confident and ready to perform safely in a dynamic mining environment. Through your expertise, you will directly contribute to operational excellence, workforce capability and a strong safety culture across the site.

As part of our team, you will
  • Develop, deliver and continuously improve high-risk, lifting and equipment training programs aligned to industry, regulatory and company standards.
  • Facilitate both classroom-based and practical, on-the-job training for operators and employees across multiple operational areas.
  • Conduct competency-based assessments and evaluate candidates against nationally recognised units of competency.
  • Perform field observations and partner with supervisors and operational leaders to identify capability gaps and training needs.
  • Develop training packages and learning materials that enhance workforce capability and support safe production outcomes.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to employees, creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain accurate training records and learning data within the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative and safety-focused culture while actively promoting positive workplace behaviours and company values.
Prerequisites for your success in this role

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in high-risk training, assessment and workforce capability development within mining, heavy industry or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, TAE40110 or equivalent).
  • Relevant high-risk work qualifications and practical experience in areas such as dogging, rigging, forklifts, cranes, elevated work platforms (EWP) and equipment operations.
  • Workplace Assessor qualifications and experience conducting competency-based assessments.
  • Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across operational and leadership teams.
  • An open-minded, flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to embrace change and continuously improve learning outcomes.
  • Well-developed computer skills, including experience using learning systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Your work environment

You will join a collaborative Technical Training team dedicated to developing the capabilities of our workforce and supporting safe, productive operations. Working closely with operational leaders, supervisors and employees across multiple departments, you will influence training outcomes that have a meaningful impact on both individual development and site performance. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders while driving continuous learning and a culture of safety excellence.

Working Conditions

This role is offered on a 21:21 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.

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.​

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

More information

Job ID: #27906

Industry: Education and Training

Location: National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Hela, Madang, Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Company: Newmont

Company Description: Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 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 expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Company Website: https://www.newmont.com/

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