Company description:

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.

Job description:

Your Impact

Reporting to the Development Supervisor, as a Development Charge-Up team member, you will play an essential role in executing blasting operations. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Charge-Up machines, loading explosives into designated development faces and stope holes, and carrying out blasting tasks in alignment with detailed drill plans. This position forms part of a high-performing crew committed to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Profile description:

As Part of Our Team, You Will

- Be a skilled and safety-focused professional,



with experience in an underground operations.
- Charge development faces with explosives in line with plans and specifications
- Coordinate charging and firing activities with the Underground Supervisor
- Accurately record daily activities and work completed
- Safely store, handle, and transport explosives
- Comply with all safety standards before, during, and after each task
- Conduct thorough pre-start equipment checks and workplace inspections

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

- Have proven experience in a similar underground role
- Are skilled and efficient in operating Charge-Up machines and Integrated Tool Carriers
- Understand ground support techniques and core ground support theory
- Have experience with Hypercharge and Emulsion (highly desirable)
- Development Bogging experience (desirable)
- Hold relevant shotfiring license (desirable)
- Are mask fit ready to meet underground compliance standards

We offer:

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on a 7days on 7nights on | 14 days off basis and is based at Newmont's Tanami operation in the Northern Territory.

As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Tanami provides modern camp accommodation and facilities while on site. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting one of Australia's premier underground gold mining operations.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement in a technically challenging and unique operating workplace.

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

Employee beneifts;

- Health and Wellness allowance
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection)
- Extensive Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers

📌 Technician, Charge Up, Production (Darwin)
🏢 Newmont
📍 Darwin