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National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Central, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Manus , Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Mining, Oil and Gas
#27215
22nd May 2026
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.
We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
As Superintendent Mine Planning, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing mine plans across time horizons ranging from two years to one day, ensuring alignment with long‑term strategies, production goals, and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will shape the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of mine planning processes, driving continuous improvement, strengthening operational performance, and supporting safe, responsible mining. You will play a central role in coordinating planning activities, guiding technical teams, and delivering high‑quality insights that enable informed decision‑making across the operation.
You’ll be part of a dynamic mining operation at our Lihir site, collaborating closely with internal teams across mine operations, geology, processing, asset management, and technical services, as well as engaging with external consultants and contractors. The role combines office-based planning with field-based oversight.
The role is offered on a Residential basis with a 5:2 roster, or on a FIFO basis from approved points of hire within Australia and Papua New Guinea, operating on an even-time 21:21 roster.
Beyond work, you’ll enjoy the best of tropical island living, with access to a vibrant range of social and recreational activities. Our comprehensive relocation program ensures a smooth transition into the local community, including cultural orientation, international-standard schooling (see more at https://lisstm.com.au/), quality healthcare services, and household support.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.
We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions ...
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P. O Box 789, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea
