Your Impact

As a Metallurgist, you'll provide technical support and metallurgical expertise to help achieve optimum and cost-effective plant performance within Processing while maximising gold recovery. You'll work closely with operational and maintenance teams to analyse performance, support plant stability, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

As part of our team, you will

• Provide technical support to Processing Operations through metallurgical analysis, reporting and performance evaluation of plant circuits, equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve process plant equipment and instrument performance and availability.
• Support plant stability by working closely with operational personnel and key stakeholders across the business.
• Design, manage and execute plant trials, surveys and metallurgical test work to support operational performance and improvement initiatives.
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction opportunities while supporting safe and effective metallurgical performance outcomes.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• Experience as a site-based metallurgist in a mining or mineral processing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metallurgical processes, laboratory operations and metallurgical accounting within a large-scale mining environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and planning skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and process monitoring systems.

Your work environment

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 environment, with ensuite, air-conditioned accommodation equipped with a mini fridge, television and Wi-Fi. A variety of nutritious meal options are available through the on-site catering facilities, while recreational and social amenities provide opportunities to relax and connect with colleagues while on roster.

Based at Lihir within the Process Plant Metallurgy team, this role reports to the Supervisor Metallurgy and has no direct reports. The role works closely with Processing, Maintenance and other technical stakeholders to support metallurgical performance and operational outcomes.

Why join Newmont

Lihir is one of the world's largest producing gold mines and one of Newmont's most significant operations.

Working at Lihir means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, operational excellence and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible employees may benefit from:
• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Company-funded FIFO travel and modern camp accommodation.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale mining operations and industry-leading technologies.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• Access to a diverse range of on-site recreational, dining and wellbeing facilities.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 43425 before the advertised closing date: 8 October 2026.