Engineer, Networks

Workplace Type: Onsite

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

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.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Networks, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, secure and high-performance network infrastructure across site. You’ll collaborate with technology, operations and external partners to support network maintenance, upgrades and new implementations—ensuring connectivity that underpins safe, efficient and future-focused mining operations

Implement, maintain and optimise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WiFi, Microwave and cellular systems

Support network upgrades and new technology implementations aligned to site priorities

Monitor network usage and performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation

Provide technical support and troubleshooting to minimise downtime and operational impact

Assist with internal audits, reviews and testing to ensure compliance and reliability

Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, changes and upgrades

Work closely with vendors and contractors to deliver network services to required standards

Implement and maintain network security controls to protect systems and data

Support delivery of network projects and site technology initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering or related discipline

Extensive experience across LAN, WAN, WiFi, Microwave and cellular networks

Strong understanding of network security principles and compliance requirements

Proven experience supporting network upgrades, audits and optimisation activities

Strong troubleshooting, analytical and documentation skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

A valid Australian manual driver's licence is required

This is a site-based technical role within the Information Technology – Infrastructure \& Networks team at Newmont Tanami. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, cyber security and project teams in a safety-critical environment where reliable connectivity is essential to daily operations and autonomous systems. Working an 8:6 FIFO roster \| Day Shift and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village.

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.

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!

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

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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