Advisor, Social Performance

About the Company

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 Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Advisor, Social Performance to support the successful delivery of key social performance programs at site level. This role is integral in helping us maintain our social licence to operate through meaningful stakeholder engagement, thoughtful community investment, and responsible management of social impacts.

Working closely with both internal teams and local communities, you will play a key role in delivering initiatives that drive positive, sustainable outcomes and strengthen relationships built on trust and collaboration. This is a dynamic and rewarding position where no two days are the same—offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the communities in which we operate.

In this role, you will:

• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including planning, implementation, and tracking
• Assist with social investment and community donation programs
• Contribute to social impact management initiatives
• Support programs relating to human rights, cultural heritage, and Indigenous relations
• Monitor and report on social performance activities
• Ensure compliance with social performance policies, standards, and procedures
• Contribute to maintaining strong community relationships and the site’s social licence to operate

About You

You are a collaborative and proactive professional with a strong passion for community engagement and sustainability. You bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively across diverse teams and build meaningful, productive relationships.

You demonstrate sound judgement and strong problem-solving abilities, along with a genuine willingness to learn, grow, and continuously improve.

You will bring:

• A degree in social sciences, sustainability, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement
• Foundational experience or knowledge in:
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Social performance or social impact management
  • Cultural heritage and/or Indigenous relations

Please note this is a 5/2 residential role based in Orange, NSW. It is preferred that applicants have current and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

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!