Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the workplace. 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.

Your Impact

Join a leading gold mining company committed to reliability, and development.

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking to take your experience underground and into one of Australia's technically diverse mining operations?

At Newmont, we’re searching for a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter to support the reliability of our critical surface and underground assets.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

- Carry out maintenance and repairs on a wide range of fixed plant equipment across both surface and underground areas, including crushers, paste and batching plants, ventilation fans, air compressors, refrigeration systems, dewatering systems, refuge chambers, vent doors,



and other associated infrastructure.
- Undertake maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities on critical infrastructure such as a new Koepe winder, shaft services, the underground crusher and conveyor system (including a Thyssenkrupp KB 54-67 gyratory crusher), and GEHO dewatering pumps.
- Comply with the site’s Work Management Process, ensuring timely completion of daily time confirmations and accurate, detailed work history entries for all tasks performed.
- Supervise and mentor apprentices, providing guidance and support to build capability and confidence in junior team members.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment, while also demonstrating the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Take the lead during shutdowns as the designated Task Lead, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality by the shutdown crews.

Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Hold a relevant trade qualification, such as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner
- Demonstrated experience in the mining industry is essential; underground experience is highly regarded
- Exposure to winder systems, shaft infrastructure, and underground crusher equipment is highly desirable
- Possess a current Australian driver’s licence
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to contribute to and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment




- Experience using SAP or similar maintenance systems is advantageous
- Hold valid certifications in Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Forklift (LF), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), and Dogging (DG)
- Additional qualifications such as Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN) and Poly Welding are desirable but not essential
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts
- Mask fit ready

Your Work Environment
- FIFO 8days on site | 6days off site (8/6)
- Reside in our fully equipped accommodation village
- Approved point-of-hire locations: Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth and Brisbane

What’s on Offer
- Industry-competitive remuneration package
- Annual performance incentives
- FIFO allowance
- Health & Wellbeing Allowance
- Access to employee benefits, career development and progression opportunities with a global organisation

Join us and play a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable and high-performing underground operation. Apply now and be part of a team committed to safety, performance and excellence.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

📌 Fitter, Mechanical (Tanami Desert)
🏢 Newmont Australia
📍 Tanami Desert