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.

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 robust operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. 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 foster 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.

About Newmont

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Backfill & Services Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground mining by installing, inspecting and maintaining paste fill infrastructure at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS). Your work ensures paste is delivered accurately and reliably, enabling ongoing mine development and production while upholding Newmont’s high safety and environmental standards.

As part of our team, you will

- Install,



inspect and maintain underground paste fill reticulation and bulkhead walls
- Conduct line checks and pre-start inspections of paste fill systems and equipment
- Support paste plant start-ups and shutdowns through clear communication and coordination
- Perform general underground service crew duties as required
- Complete isolations and follow tagging and lockout procedures
- Operate handheld drilling equipment (air leg, stoper drills) as required
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, documentation and shift reporting
- Participate in training, competency assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

Prerequisites for your success in this role

- Previous underground mining experience, ideally in service crew or paste fill roles
- Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero-energy testing
- Airleg / handheld drilling experience
- Nationally accredited Working at Heights certification (highly desirable)
- RPLs for Light Vehicle and Integrated Tool Carrier (highly regarded)
- Senior First Aid (desirable)
- Clean shaven, mask-fit ready
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- A commitment to safety and the ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- A valid Australian driver's licence is require

Your Work Environment

This is a FIFO role based at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS), approximately 39km west of The Granites processing plant in the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. You will work a 7days / 7nights, 14 days off roster.

On offer is an industry competitiv

📌 Technician, Pastefill (Australia)
🏢 Newmont
📍 Australia