About Newmont

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.

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

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.
Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington.
This large open-pit mine is among Australia’s biggest gold producers and in 2021 it became the world’s first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System (driverless haul trucks) – a pioneering step for safety and innovation.
As a drive-in, drive-out site, our people can live in the south-west region and enjoy a excellent work-life balance while working with leading technology. Boddington’s team culture is built on a safety-first mindset and continuous improvement. We operate responsibly and take pride in our community partnerships – including working closely with local Traditional Owners – as we create sustainable value in the region.
Boddington’s team culture is built on a safety-first mindset and continuous improvement. We operate responsibly and take pride in our community partnerships – including working closely with local Traditional Owners – as we create sustainable value in the region.

Your impact





You will support safe and reliable gold processing operations by maintaining critical fixed-plant assets to help achieve milling production targets of ~41MTPA. Working within a large processing environment, you’ll play a key role in equipment reliability, plant availability, and continuous improvement - directly contributing to safe production outcomes.

As part of our team you will

- Monitor, repair, and maintain equipment across a large fixed-plant processing environment
- Complete preventative maintenance inspections across all plant areas
- Perform mechanical maintenance activities within:

- Ball Milling
- Screening
- Floatation
- Filtering
- Reagents
- Carbon in Leach (CIL) Circuit
- Carbon Regeneration
- Elution
- Water services
- Operate plant equipment including EWP, forklift, overhead crane, dogging, basic rigging
- Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to support safe milling targets
- Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements
- Use CMMS systems (SAP preferred) to record maintenance activities and support planning

Prerequisites for your success in the role

- Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication Trade Certificate with robust mechanical aptitude
- Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in a large process plant environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team
- Basic computer literacy
- Exposure to CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
- Sound knowledge of mining safety and environmental regulations
- High Risk Licences (forklift, EWP, dogging/rigging – preferred)




- Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights (preferred)
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence

Your work environment

This role is based at Boddington Gold Mine and operates on an 8:6 roster , providing a balanced lifestyle while working within a large-scale fixed plant processing operation. You will be part of a high-performing maintenance team supporting a complex gold processing workplace that prioritises safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Village accommodation is available for the ideal candidate.

Why join Newmont

Boddington is one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper operations and a leader in mining innovation, including the use of autonomous haulage technology. Working at Boddington means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

- Market-competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
- Modern camp accommodation and meals for rostered employees.
- Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
- Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale operations.
- Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
- The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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📌 Technician, Mechanical (Shire of Boddington)
🏢 Newmont Australia
📍 Shire of Boddington