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Reporting to the Superintendent – Geotechnical, you’ll provide specialist technical expertise in backfill systems across Newmont Tanami’s underground operations. This role is critical to ensuring backfill systems are designed, operated and integrated safely and effectively into mine plans, while driving innovation, performance improvement and long-term backfill strategies. You’ll work closely with geotechnical, engineering and operational teams to optimise backfill delivery, enhance system reliability and support safe, efficient underground production. In addition, a rare opportunity has arisen to join the Tanami site-based team on an attractive 8 days on / 20 days off FIFO roster. Working closely with Newmont’s Geotechnical and Backfill teams, this role offers hands-on exposure to a large-scale, technically complex underground operation. This position is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension for the right candidate.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical guidance for the design and implementation of backfill systems
Support and supervise backfill operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Analyse backfill performance data to identify optimisation opportunities
Collaborate with geotechnical, mining and engineering teams to integrate backfill into mine plans
Support operational teams with correct application and maintenance of backfill systems
Assess backfill materials and methods to improve performance and sustainability
Develop long-term backfill reticulation designs and strategies
Prepare technical reports on backfill performance and improvement opportunities
Identify and assess innovative backfill technologies for efficiency and cost effectiveness
Develop contingency plans to manage potential backfill failures
Facilitate workshops to share standard methodologies and lessons learned in backfill operations
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in underground mining backfill operations
Tertiary qualification in Mining, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or similar
In-depth knowledge of backfill plants and delivery systems
Strong capability in reticulation design, pipeline pressures and control systems
High-level skills in backfill design, testing and performance analysis
Experience supporting plant operators and maintenance teams with fault finding and upgrades
Proficiency with modelling and design software relevant to the role
Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Current Australian driver’s licence
Mask fit ready
Nice to have:
Experience with using Flac-3d, Pipesim, Deswick or similar
What we offer:
Industry-competitive remuneration package
Annual performance incentives
FIFO allowance
Health & Wellbeing Allowance
Access to employee benefits, career development and progression opportunities with a global organisation