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.

Your Impact

As a Technician, Processing, you’ll play a key role in operating critical sections of the process plant, including grinding circuits, flotation, and thickener operations. Your work ensures safety, efficiency, and production targets are met shift by shift, contributing directly to Newmont’s operational success.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Prioritize Safety: Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, report hazards, and actively monitor plant conditions.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work constructively with diverse teams and participate in shift handovers, toolbox meetings, and training.
• Drive Production: Operate plant equipment, complete inspections, and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Control Costs: Identify and report cost-saving opportunities and minimize waste.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Proven experience in heavy industry, preferably mining (essential).
• Grade 10 education minimum.
• Tertiary qualifications and metalliferous processing certificates are highly regarded.
• Class 6 PNG Driver’s License.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, time management, and technical knowledge in mineral processing.
• Safety-conscious, proactive problem solver, team player, and adaptable to changing work conditions.

Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 28/14 rotating roster.

Why Join Newmont

Be part of a global leader in mining committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Grow your career through training and development opportunities.
Work in a supportive environment that values your contribution and well-being.

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 recognize 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 closing date: 10 November 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27008" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.