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 operation in the Health and Safety Emergency Responses unit is now recruiting for the position of Team Lead – Emergency Response. Reporting to the Lead – Emergency Response, the successful candidate will Supervise and maintain emergency response capability on-site including drills, manning and equipment preparedness.

Essential Duties

• Works by PNG Mine Safety Act, Newmont Safety System, and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures
• Deep understanding of, & experience with leading Emergency Response activities gained elsewhere in the extractive resources industry, or airport operations
• Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of patterns of events, and trial and error
• Develop team members through regular feedback, coaching and formal training.
• Ensures availability, presence, and effectiveness of emergency response personnel for response to emergencies
• Oversees inspection and maintenance of emergency response equipment
• Liaises with Operational Department leaders including Mining, Processing, and Airport Operations to ensure a coordinated approach to Emergency Response activities
• Leads responses to emergencies
• Coordinates and delivers drill activities in line with the established site drill plan.
• Supports integration of Volunteer Emergency Response Team (VERT)
• Review how team members are performing with their work.
• Recognize team members for work done well
• Actively contribute to establishing and maintaining a positive and productive team working environment

Training & Experience

Experience:

• Seven plus relevant years of working experience in a large-scale mining industry or aviation field
• Must have years of demonstrated Supervisory skills
• Formal qualifications in emergency response
• First Aid training inclusive of CPR
• Medical experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
• High attention to detail with good time management skills
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills
• Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others
• Adapts own behaviour where necessary to get a productive outcome for the wider team
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback
• Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines

Working Conditions

• Must be open to a 22: 20 roster
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognise those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply before the advertised closing date of 7 April 2025 by quoting the role's reference number:37492 – we’d love to hear from you!