About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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.

Purpose

Our Lihir operations NPI & OS Team is seeking a Superintendent Transport – Air Services for a FIFO role based onsite.

Reporting directly to the Manager NPI, the successful candidate will oversee and manage air transportation operations. This includes supervising airport terminal activities to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient mobilization of personnel to and from the site via aircraft.

Essential Duties

The role will have responsibility to:

• Oversee air transport teams and airport terminal operations to ensure safe and efficient mobilization of personnel.
• Ensure strict adherence to CASA regulations and aviation safety protocols.
• Develop and implement flight schedules and logistics plans for air transportation.
• Supervise flight interface to ensure smooth airport operations.
• Evaluate performance metrics specific to air transport and produce detailed operational reports.
• Monitor budget management and resource allocation specific to air transportation services.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of aircraft operations and airport terminal facilities.
• Efficiently address and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions.
• Guide and mentor air transport personnel on aviation-specific safety and operational procedures.
• Identify aviation-related risks, implement appropriate mitigation actions, and monitor continuously.
• Explain the purpose of the team's work and how it adds value to the business.
• Encourage team members to identify critical issues affecting the work.
• Allocate work to contribute to achieving team goals.
• Recognize and reward good work, including through feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with your manager to build and develop the team, including recruiting and removing team members.
• Help develop team members in collaboration with your manager.
  Foster an inclusive climate where team members feel safe to contribute, collaborate, and receive feedback.
• Understand the purpose of the team's work and how it adds value.
  Contribute ideas for improving processes.
• Seek feedback from leaders to continuously improve work.

Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management or a related field; advanced qualifications are preferred.
• Several years of experience in Personnel Logistics and Transport management, with demonstrated progression through roles of increasing responsibility.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong ability to interact, influence, and resolve conflicts with various stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of transportation management and scheduling.
• In-depth knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for optimizing transport performance.
• Proficient skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with personnel movement and management.
• Strong grasp of the latest technologies and innovations in people transportation.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, environment, and sustainability regulations and practices.
  Comprehensive understanding of cost management and financial principles in logistics.

The Requirement

• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suite and airconditioned room equipped with a 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.

We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for takeaway coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an annual incentive program.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility and Inclusion.

Our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 20th May 2025.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#23385" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.