About this role
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. 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. Your impact Join a world-class analytical laboratory supporting one of the world's leading gold mining operations. As an Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate, reliable laboratory results that support critical operational decisions across the business. Working within a safety-focused and quality-driven environment, you'll contribute to laboratory excellence through sample analysis, quality assurance activities, equipment management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with ISO17025 standards while ensuring laboratory operations run efficiently and effectively.
As part of our team you will
• Consistently uphold laboratory safety and compliance standards.[PL1.1] • Prepare, handle, and analyse samples using specialised laboratory equipment and established analytical procedures. • Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities to maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory results. • Conduct daily pre-start inspections and support safe laboratory operations. • Perform weekly stocktakes and assist with the management of critical laboratory consumables. • Prepare reagents and standardise solutions to support analytical processes. • Profile laboratory jobs, manage worksheets and documentation, and maintain accurate records. • Collaborate with laboratory teams, operational stakeholders, and internal clients to deliver timely analytical results. • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean 5S activities and workplace organisation programs. • Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with delegated responsibilities and act in a leading-hand capacity when required. • Contribute to daily KPI reporting, shift handovers, and operational communications.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or a related discipline. • A minimum of 4 years' experience in a laboratory role within a mining, minerals processing, or metallurgical environment. • Practical experience working with analytical equipment such as LECO and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). • Working knowledge of ISO17025 laboratory quality standards and compliance requirements. • Experience in carrying out Fire Assay activities [PL2.1]related tasks. • Experience in QA/QC processes, sample preparation, reagent preparation, and laboratory documentation. • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a commitment to accuracy. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory data management systems, including CCLAS or equivalent systems. • The ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team while maintaining strong safety and operational standards.
Your work environment Located at our Lihir operation, this role offers the opportunity to work within a highly specialised analytical laboratory supporting mining and processing activities unique to one of the world's premier gold operations. You'll collaborate with experienced laboratory professionals, technical specialists, operational teams, and internal stakeholders while gaining exposure to advanced analytical techniques and complex mineral analysis.
Working Conditions This role is offered on a 28:14 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.
Why join Newmont This is more than a laboratory role. It offers a genuine career pathway with opportunities to develop toward leadership positions, including progression into Laboratory Supervisor roles. In addition, employees have access to professional development opportunities, including support for Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) membership and ongoing technical training. Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 44332 before the advertised closing date: 2 September 2026.
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.
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