About Lihir

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.

We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operator & Rigger Dogman professionals to join our Maintenance team at Lihir Operations. These roles play a vital part in supporting the safe and efficient operation of cranes and lifting equipment across the site.

About the Role

Reporting to the relevant Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out crane operations, rigging, dogging and lifting activities to support scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs and shutdown work across processing and non-processing operational areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate mobile and fixed lifting equipment
• Perform rigging and dogging activities in accordance with site procedures
• Inspect lifting gear and equipment before use
• Execute planned maintenance and breakdown support activities
• Participate in shutdown and project work as required
• Ensure compliance with all safety, operational and environmental standards
• Contribute to a proactive safety culture through hazard identification and risk management

About You

• Experience operating cranes in a mining, construction or heavy industrial environment
• Current Crane Operator qualifications and applicable licences
• Current Rigger and Dogman certification
• Sound knowledge of safe lifting practices and load management
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate mobile and fixed lifting equipment
• Perform rigging and dogging activities in accordance with site procedures
• Inspect lifting gear and equipment before use
• Execute planned maintenance and breakdown support activities
• Participate in shutdown and project work as required
• Ensure compliance with all safety, operational and environmental standards
• Contribute to a proactive safety culture through hazard identification and risk management
• If you feel that you could make a meaningful contribution in this role, we encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your current people leader and how it aligns with your longer term career goals.

What We Offer

At Newmont, we value our employees and offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• FIFO roster from designated locations
• Career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to world-class mining operations
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and professional growth

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Crane Operator & Rigger Dogman looking to take the next step in your career with a global mining leader, we encourage you to apply.

To support you in your application, we have created a range of resources available to all Newmont People including information on eligibility criteria and FAQs. Find out more by visiting our page in Discovery: Internal Employee Resources

As a current employee or contractor, please submit your application is MS Word or Adobe format online via the Internal Job Postings link on Discovery.

If you have issues applying through Discovery or would like to learn more about the role before applying, please contact the relevant member of our Talent Acquisition Team.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#28371" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.