Superintendent, Metallurgy

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

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.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a Superintendent – Metallurgy who will bring strong, inclusive leadership across two concentrators. In this role, you’ll oversee short-, medium-, and long-term optimisation initiatives while supporting day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Manager – Process Operations, you’ll play a key role in both strategic development and hands-on plant performance. You’ll help drive improvements in safety, cost, and operational outcomes, while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team environment.

We’re looking for someone who is a thoughtful leader and clear communicator, who values diverse perspectives and can build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team of metallurgists and technical professionals (both direct and indirect reports)
• Drive plant performance through process optimisation, innovation, and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Support production forecasting, modelling, budgeting, and long-term planning activities
• Commissioning new processing plant equipment
• Champion a positive safety culture and uphold high standards of wellbeing, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Deliver business improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Oversee test work programs, data quality, and metallurgical accounting systems
• Collaborate closely with operations, technical teams, and external partners

You’re a collaborative and supportive leader who is passionate about developing people and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy working with diverse teams to solve complex challenges.

You will also bring the following

• Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in mineral processing, particularly in grinding and flotation, or transferable experience in similar processing environments

This role is based in Orange, NSW and follows a 5/2 or 5/2–4/3 work pattern. We’re open to discussing flexibility where possible.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.

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!