Fixed Plant Control Room Operator

Workplace Type:Onsite

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.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

Who we’re looking for!

As a Fixed Plant Control Room Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of fixed plant systems, such as Materials handling, winders, dewatering, ventilation. Working from the control room, you will monitor and coordinate asset performance in real time, supporting production continuity, asset integrity and statutory compliance. This is a role for someone who remains calm under pressure, communicates clearly across teams, and takes a proactive approach to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring real-time asset performance, responding to equipment issues, delays or deviations and escalating where required to minimise downtime and maintain production continuity.
• Maintaining accurate operational records, including shaft activities, delays and maintenance data, ensuring integrity for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Acting as the central communication link between surface and underground teams, ensuring clear, timely and accurate information flow.
• Supporting emergency response coordination from the control room, following site protocols and maintaining effective communication with field teams.
• Collaborating with operations, maintenance and planning teams to support scheduling, shift handovers and daily execution aligned to production targets.

Capabilities Required

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in a mining control room environment, with exposure to material handling systems and shaft operations (ABB winders advantageous).
• Strong systems capability, including experience with SCADA (Citect), HMI, Minestar, PI Vision and CMMS systems such as SAP.
• Demonstrated underground mining experience, with an understanding of fixed plant and material handling infrastructure.
• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise, collaborate and perform under pressure.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

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.

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