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.

About the Role

Our Lihir operations NPI & OS Team is recruiting for the position of Superintendent Transport – Land & Sea for a FIFO role based onsite.

Reporting directly to the Manager NPI , the incumbent will lead and manage transportation operations, ensuring the safe and efficient mobilization of personnel to and from the site. This includes overseeing land and sea transportation modes such as buses, light vehicles, ferries, banana boats, and other relevant methods.

Essential Duties

The role will have responsibility to:

• Supervise transport teams, ensuring safe and efficient personnel mobilization across land and sea.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety protocols.
• Plan and coordinate schedules and logistics for integrated transport services.
• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, inspections, and safety audits.
• Manage performance metrics and budget allocations for transport activities.
• Resolve operational issues, maintaining high standards of reliability and safety.
• Provide leadership and guidance to transport team members.
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to transportation.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to optimize transport operations.
• Explain the team's purpose and its value to the business.
• Encourage team members to identify and address critical issues.
• Allocate work to achieve team goals and review performance.
• Recognize and reward good work, providing feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with your manager to develop the team and its members.
• Foster an inclusive climate for collaboration and feedback.
• Understand the team's purpose and its value.
• Raise critical issues and contribute improvement ideas.

Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management or a related field; advanced qualifications preferred.
• Extensive experience in Personnel Logistics and Transport management, with a track record of increasing responsibility.
  Proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Strong skills in stakeholder interaction, influence, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced understanding of transportation management and scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency in Transport Optimization and Performance Metrics.
• Advanced understanding of transportation management and scheduling techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for optimizing transport operations and performance.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the movement and management of people.
• Competent in understanding and applying the latest technologies and innovations in people transportation.
• Knowledgeable in health, safety, environment, and sustainability regulations and best practices.
• Proficient in cost management and financial principles related to 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 "#23386" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.