Energy Jobs in Boddington, Australia (Now Hiring) — 19 open

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.

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. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Your impact

As an Advisor, Projects, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of Sustaining Capital Projects across Boddington Gold Mine through project readiness, risk management and operational readiness activities.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Sustaining Capital Projects, you will work closely with engineers, supervisors, project teams and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are appropriately planned, risks are effectively managed and readiness activities are completed prior to execution.

Using your practical project and operational experience, you will facilitate workshops, coordinate key project activities and help drive collaboration across teams to support safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

As part of our team you will

• Facilitate project risk assessment workshops and support the identification, tracking and close-out of mitigation actions
• Coordinate execution readiness activities for Sustaining Capital Projects, ensuring key requirements are completed prior to project execution
• Facilitate operational readiness meetings and governance processes to support successful project delivery and operational handover
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Project teams to build alignment and support project outcomes
• Monitor and track project risks, actions and readiness activities, providing regular updates to stakeholders
• Maintain project governance documentation, records and team communication platforms, including SharePoint
• Coordinate site access and associated requirements for personnel working across Newmont and South32 operational areas in accordance with cross-operational agreements and project requirements
• Liaise with project teams and operational stakeholders to ensure effective planning, communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
• Support compliance with project governance, readiness and risk management processes
• Prepare project performance reports, meeting outputs and action registers to support informed decision making
• Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, governance and team effectiveness
• Build strong working relationships with supervisors, engineers, contractors and operational personnel to support the successful execution of sustaining capital projects

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• Demonstrated experience in project administration, project coordination or project support roles within mining, construction, engineering, infrastructure or heavy industry environments
• Experience supporting projects, construction, maintenance shutdowns, sustaining capital projects or operational improvement initiatives
• Ability to facilitate workshops, meetings and risk assessments involving operational and technical stakeholders
• Experience working with supervisors, engineers, project teams and contractors to coordinate activities and drive outcomes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage documentation, track actions and coordinate multiple competing priorities
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work through issues using sound judgement and established processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence operational and technical personnel
• Experience maintaining project documentation, reports, action registers and governance processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint
• Previous supervisory, operational, maintenance, construction or project experience is highly regarded
• Understanding of project delivery, project readiness, operational readiness, risk management or sustaining capital projects is desirable
• Formal qualifications in Project Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline are beneficial but not essential
• Current C-Class Driver's Licence

Work Environment & Benefits

This role operates on a 5/2, 4/3 roster and is based at Boddington Gold Mine, one of Australia's largest open-pit gold mining operations.

Working within the Sustaining Capital Projects team, you will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Project stakeholders to support project governance, risk management, execution readiness and operational readiness activities across a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital projects.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring sustaining capital projects are effectively planned, risks are identified and managed, and operational teams are prepared for successful project execution and handover.

Village accommodation is available for the successful candidate, with the option to live locally and commute daily under a Drive In / Drive Out (DIDO) arrangement.

Applications close 11 August 2026

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.