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Job Title


Specialist People Business Partner


Company : Newmont


Location : Darwin, Australia


Created : 2025-12-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Newmont is the world''s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company''s worldclass portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognised for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.Newmont APAC Operations are in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration. APAC Business Unit Support is provided from our offices in Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne.This permanent position will be based onsite at the Tanami Mine Operation in the remote Northern Territory working on an 8:6 fly in, fly out roster from Perth, Darwin, Brisbane or Alice Springs.Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.Your impactReporting to the Director People, in the position of Specialist People Business Partner you will coordinate headcount planning and lead HR initiatives including change management. You will be the subject matter expert for labour unrest risk handling and HR advisory for the Tanami Mine Operations site leadership team.As part of our team you willDeliver and execute Newmont''s corporate HR standards and initiatives across the mine operationConfidently partner with leaders to manage employee grievances and disciplinary matters in line with Newmont policies and legislative requirements including conducting investigations and facilitating fair outcomesProvide expert advice and training to the Tanami site leadership team (SLT) on key HR systems and processes including workforce management, performance management, employee relations and grievance handlingCollaborate closely with the wider Newmont HR team to ensure alignment to service delivery and employee data integrityContribute and champion Newmont Values for key HR initiatives and projects such as diversity and inclusion, change management and employee engagementAssist with the delivery of key people processes including performance reviews, annual remuneration reviews, succession planning, workforce budgeting and cost planning.Prerequisites for your success in the roleDegree qualification in Human Resources, Business or relatedExpert knowledge of employee relations and human resources legislative frameworks in Australia - i.e. Fair Work Australia, common law and enterprise bargaining toolsProven HR advisory capability with sitebased mining industry experienceDemonstrated experience in mining project workforce planning including headcount, budget, critical skills analysis, supplier and contractor management, etcProficient skills in MS Office and SAP softwareFull and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia.Your work environmentNewmont has fully owned and operated the Tanami mine since 2002. The mine operates in the remote Tanami Desert of Australia. The mine and plant are located on Aboriginal freehold land that is owned by the Warlpiri people and managed on their behalf by the Central Desert Aboriginal Lands Trust. Tanami is a flyinflyout operation in one of Australia''s most remote locations. Tanami is 270 km from its closest neighbours, the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu.At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr