Officer, Industrial Hygiene

Job Location: Tanami
**Workplace Type:**Onsite
Recruiter Name: Klerissa Brodie
Job Grade: Level 1

About Newmont
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.  Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Impact
Reporting to the Lead Safety and Hygiene you will play a key role in supporting industrial hygiene monitoring and workplace health initiatives across Newmont Tanami Operations.
This role focuses on collecting and analysing occupational health data, supporting compliance with statutory requirements, and assisting in the identification and control of workplace health risks. Your work will help ensure exposure risks are effectively monitored and managed, contributing to a safer and healthier workplace for our people.

As part of our team, you will
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and assist with workplace exposure assessments
• Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Collect, record and manage industrial hygiene data in line with statutory requirements
• Prepare reports and documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance
• Communicate monitoring outcomes and support implementation of corrective actions
• Assist in workplace incident investigations involving occupational health risks
• Support implementation of industrial hygiene programs, initiatives and campaigns
• Maintain inventory and readiness of hygiene monitoring equipment and supplies
• Participate in training and awareness activities to strengthen occupational hygiene capability
• Assist statutory appointees in meeting legislative obligations under mining regulations

Prerequisites for your success in this role
• Minimum 1 year experience supporting industrial hygiene or occupational health monitoring programs
• Understanding of workplace exposure monitoring and health risk management
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to collect and analyse data accurately
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain regulatory documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety and compliance
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Ability to work in both surface and underground operational environments
• Mask fit ready

Your Work Environment
This is a FIFO role based at Newmont Tanami Operations in the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. You will work a 8days on / 6 days off roster.
There are some aspects of the role that require you to operate in the underground environment
On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, safety is our foundation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a high-performing team supporting a long-life operation with a strong future.
We offer:

• Competitive FIFO remuneration
• Structured rosters supporting work–life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong safety culture with clear systems and support
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most significant underground gold operations.
  Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to health and safety excellence!
  We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
  Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
  Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
  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.

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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