About this role
Workplace Type: Hybrid 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 Perth Hub is one of Newmont’s regional corporate offices for Asia Pacific, serving as the coordination centre for our Australian and Papua New Guinea operations. Located in the heart of Subiaco, the Perth Hub brings together professionals from many disciplines – from mine engineering and projects to finance, IT and human resources – to support sites like Boddington, Tanami, Lihir and Cadia. Working in Perth means being part of a diverse team united by a commitment to safety, partnership and continuous improvement. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and people-focused, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across sites, disciplines and countries. We encourage flexible ways of working and support our people to build rewarding careers while helping create lasting value for our business and the communities where we operate. Your contribution As Principal Engineer, Tailings & Dams, you will provide technical leadership, governance, and expert guidance for tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water storage dams across Newmont's Africa Asia-Pacific (AAP) portfolio, with opportunities to support global operations. You will help ensure safe, sustainable, and conformant tailings and water management practices while supporting operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
As part of our team, you will
• Support and oversee independent technical reviews, dam safety reviews, stewardship programs, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, standards, and methodologies to strengthen tailings and dam management practices. • Lead or support risk assessments and help drive risk mitigation strategies for tailings facilities and water dams. • Act as a key technical liaison with engineering consultants, Engineers of Record, project teams, and site stakeholders. • Provide technical review and guidance on geotechnical, hydrological, and hydrogeological studies, designs, and operational plans. • Support operational and project teams in tailings and water management planning. • Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies and improvement opportunities. • Mentor, coach, and develop Responsible Tailings Facility Engineers (RTFEs), Responsible Tailings Facility Persons (RTFPs), and other technical team members. • Work with RTFEs, RTFPs, and other technical team members to ensure TSFs and WSFs risks are being managed and facilities are performing as intended. • Support the development of safe, effective, and sustainable solutions for existing operations, legacy sites, projects, and new mines.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred. • SME experience in tailings and water dam design, construction, management, operations, or closure. • Strong knowledge of civil, geological, geotechnical, and hydrological engineering principles and practices. • Experience supporting mining operations, engineering consulting projects, or large-scale infrastructure projects. • Experience leading the design and execution of TSF projects through concept, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operations. • Knowledge of geotechnical and hydrological analysis methods and risk assessment practices. • Proficiency with engineering and modeling software such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, SEEP/W, FSCONSOL, GOLDSIM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLAC, PLAXIS, MUCK3D, etc. • Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience evaluating projects through concept, design, operations, and closure phases. • Ability to work effectively with diverse global teams and stakeholders. • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Your work environment
• This role is part of Newmont's Corporate Tailings & Dams team and partners closely with operations, projects, engineers, consultants, and corporate leadership • The position supports sites across the AAP region and may contribute to global initiatives. • There are two vacancies associated with this posting. Preferred candidates will be based in, or located near, our Perth or Brisbane hubs in Australia.
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.
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