Planning & Scheduling Engineer - Tailings

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.

About Cadia

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 highly motivated and technically capable Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join our team. In this newly created role, you will play a key role in the development of tailings deposition strategies, operational schedules and predictive models that support the safe, efficient and sustainable management of our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).

Working closely with the operations, tailings project, governance and environmental teams, you will use data-driven analysis, forecasting and modelling techniques to optimise deposition performance, inform operational decision-making and support long-term storage planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term tailings deposition schedules aligned with production forecasts and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain deposition and storage capacity models, conducting scenario analysis and optimisation studies to support operational planning and future storage requirements.
• Forecast tailings storage capacity, deposition performance and water balance outcomes, and contribute to performance reporting and reviews.
• Partner with mine planning, operations, geotechnical and environmental teams to ensure safe and effective Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) performance.
• Monitor tailings deposition, water management and operational performance to identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support risk management activities and ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and company standards.
• Assist with audits, inspections and technical reviews relating to tailings management and TSF governance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, forecasting and operational modelling within a mining environment. They will have the ability to develop and interpret engineering, operational or capacity models, using data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimise performance. Strong analytical skills, coupled with the ability to analyse complex datasets and translate technical findings into practical operational recommendations, will be essential to success in this role.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Mining operations experience – essential
• Experience in operational planning, scheduling, forecasting or optimisation within a mining environment.
• Experience in tailings management, deposition planning, or TSF operations - highly regarded
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g. ANCOLD, GISTM)
• Experience using mine planning, scheduling or modelling software such as Muk3D, Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, Primavera P6 or similar analytical tools will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of a residential role in Orange, NSW, with a 5/2 or 9-day fortnight roster.
• Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights who are looking to build a long-term future within a high-performing operation.