About Newmont

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.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation is located on Aniolam Island in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province. Lihir is one of the world’s largest producing gold operations and is situated within a geothermally active, extinct volcanic crater near the town of Londolovit. As a major open-pit gold operation, Lihir plays an important role in Newmont’s global portfolio and contributes significant economic and social value to Papua New Guinea and local communities.

Your role

As the Supervisor Administration, you will supervise an administration team to provide effective support to the Manager Asset Management and broader operational teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate record keeping, efficient coordination of meetings and events, smooth calendar and schedule management, and the preparation of reports, presentations and other business documents. This role is suited to an organised, proactive and collaborative leader who can support team performance, maintain confidentiality and help deliver high-quality administrative services across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the administration team to deliver internal and external meeting and event planning, including materials, catering, logistics, technology and AV setup.
• Manage calendars and schedules to support effective time management for leaders and teams.
• Coordinate office records and files, ensuring confidentiality, security and accurate record keeping.
• Assist with the creation of weekly and monthly reports, presentations and other business documents.
• Oversee clerical and administrative support delivered to departments.
• Complete administrative tasks relating to team schedules and coordination.
• Administer office expenses and budgets, including travel expense monitoring, budget tracking and expense reconciliation.
• Support the team with purchase requisitions and payment requests through the invoicing system.
• Assist with planning activities, inspections and administrative requirements across the area.
• Compile reports, presentations and required information for management, including collating information from relevant business areas.

Your Skills & Experience

• Experience supervising or coordinating an administration team in a business, operational or site-based environment.
• Strong administration, coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting leaders with calendar management, scheduling, reporting and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage records, files and confidential information accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Teams Workspace and other office collaboration tools.
• Ability to work with databases, spreadsheets and record-keeping systems.
• Experience supporting budget administration, expense reconciliation, travel expenses and office cost tracking.
• Ability to support purchase requisitions, payment requests and invoicing processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams.

Desirable experience includes administration experience within mining, resources, heavy industry or a site-based operational environment, exposure to asset management or operations support functions, experience preparing management reports and presentations, and familiarity with finance, purchasing or invoicing systems.

Work Environment & Benefits

This is a full-time role based at Lihir Gold Limited in Papua New Guinea. Roster arrangements will depend on engagement type, with Expat/National employees working a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off FIFO roster, and Local/Hirian employees working a 5 days on / 2 days off roster, supporting Operations and Business Services. You will work closely with leaders, administration team members and broader operational stakeholders to ensure administrative processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with business needs.

You will be part of a team focused on providing reliable administrative support, maintaining effective records, supporting planning activities and enabling smooth day-to-day operations across the site.

Why Join Newmont

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
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