Technical Writer - L&D Support

Discover what’s possible with us

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. 

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work. 

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Operations near and far

Our Cadia site is located in the Central West of New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange and three hours’ drive from Sydney. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange, with the surrounding winery and national park areas to enjoy.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for

Cadia Valley Operations has an opportunity available for an enthusiastic person to fill the role of Technical Writer – L&D Support.  Reporting to the Superintendent – Training & Systems, you will manage the delivery of high-quality training documentation for Cadia. This includes effective QA/QC reviews of documentation, ensuring correct ownership of all documents, using assurance processes to ensure Safety Management System changes are updated and conducting document control role in the CDMS for training documentation.

A few key deliverables include, but not limited to:

• Review, refine and develop effective training documents for all existing and new equipment or processes, which will improve the safety and efficiency in executing tasks.
• Ensure all documentation developed accommodates all requirements of the activity by engaging with the relevant personnel.
• Proactively participate in the onboarding process for new equipment to site to ensure that all information is documented in the training documents including photos.
• Administer the CDMS system for all training documentation including QA process for approvals.
• Provide technical input into the planning, scheduling, execution and of documentation development and updates.

To be considered, applicants will ideally need the following skills:

• Certificate IV WHS (desirable)
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Experience in technical writing and document management
• Relevant work experience in large-scale mining/mineral processing
• Skills and experience in MS Office suite (Word, Excel), Visio and Acrobat
• Able to interpret OEM manuals and standards

As our preferred candidate, you are highly organised, have great attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is an opportunity for someone who is highly proficient in administrative work, with sound planning, analytics and problem-solving.  You will also be flexible and have a willingness to learn and grow in the space with the ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities.

Please note: This is a permanent fulltime role based in Orange, NSW. You will be required to work a 5D/2X roster.  

Our commitment to you

Keeping our people safe and healthy is our most important asset. Our commitment to safety, health and well-being is supported by systems and standards that embed our safety culture.

Newcrest is also committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.

The welfare of the communities in and around our operations is critically important to us. Through engagement and investment, we build and maintain close relationships with our local communities, ensuring our work creates a positive social impact.

Cadia Valley Operations is a smoke free work environment since January 2020.