Superintendent - WHS

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Operations near and far  

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Residential employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

As the Superintendent for Work Health and Safety, you will be responsible for responsible for assisting the CITP HSEC Manager and Owners’ Team representatives in the development and implementation of an effective Health, Safety and Environment framework for the Cadia Integrated Tailings Project (CITP).

In your vital role within the Cadia Integrated Tailings Project Team, you will be instrumental in fostering a robust safety culture within the committed Newcrest and contracted workforce. Additionally, you will offer leadership and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, contracted business partners, and consultants, ensuring the safe and professional delivery of the project.

This long-term contract position will be offered as a 12/9 roster, with FIFO / DIDO arrangements available.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Demonstrate commitment and proactive leadership in the establishment and maintenance of safe working practices and environments via the enactment of Visible Felt Leadership interactions, System Verifications and Field Critical Control Checks.
• Maintain, administer, and report on the performance of the Training Management System to ensure that all Cadia Integrated Tailings Project team members and contractor staffs are adequately trained and comply with requirements as prescribed by Newcrest Standards, and applicable New South Wales Regulatory obligations.
• Proactively investigate, analyse and report on Significant Potential Incidents, investigation report quality and related performance trends to mitigate likelihood of repeat incidents and to promote lessons learnt.
• Ensure all contracted business partners implement effective operational HSEC plans and facilitate the resolution of any weaknesses identified throughout the project.
• Develop, monitor, and report project wide KPI’s to mitigate risk, promote measurable accountability, and reward performance.
• Lead the establishment and practical verification of site emergency response arrangements and capability.
• Develop and implement a health & hygiene monitoring processes to minimise occupational hygiene exposures, and incidence of occupational illnesses.
• Manage and report on the project specific HS&E risk profile and performance and the management of risk mitigation strategies applied across the project.
• Providing generalist H&S advice to the HSEC Manager, Project Managers, Workplace Health & Safety Advisors, and contract partners

You will also possess the following: 

• Minimum Diploma-level qualification in safety management, engineering, environment, or a comparable technical field
• A minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in a Health, Safety or Environmental role, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience on a mine site or equivalent operational or project role location
• Experience fulfilling an equivalent Manager or Superintendent-level role in a construction or related heavy industry environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and produce results in a dynamic workplace setting.
• Strong consultative and influencing skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills

Our commitment to you  

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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