Process Technician

Company description:

About Newmont

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington.

This large open-pit mine is among Australia's biggest gold producers and in 2021 it became the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System (driverless haul trucks) - a pioneering step for safety and innovation.

As a drive-in, drive-out site, our people can live in the south-west region and enjoy a great work-life balance while working with leading technology. Boddington's team culture is built on a safety-first mindset and continuous improvement. We operate responsibly and take pride in our community partnerships - including working closely with local Traditional Owners - as we create sustainable value in the region.

Job description:

Your Impact

As a Process Technician at Boddington, you will play a key role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our gold processing facilities. Reporting to the Processing Supervisor, you will support production, recovery, and plant reliability outcomes, while ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with site procedures, statutory requirements, and agreed operating conditions.

This role is suited to experienced Process Technicians who can operate independently, contribute to troubleshooting activities, and support continuous improvement across the processing plant.

Profile description:

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Operate, monitor, and maintain gold processing plant equipment across crushing, grinding, flotation, and recovery circuits.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and respond to plant upsets and process variations in a collaborative team environment.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling, and housekeeping to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable plant performance.
• Support the safe execution of isolations, permits, shutdowns, and start-up activities.
• Work closely with supervisors, control room operators, maintenance teams, and peers to achieve shared production and safety outcomes.
• Actively contribute knowledge, experience, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen plant performance and team capability.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Minimum of 5 years' operational experience as a Process Technician in a gold processing plant or similar metallurgical processing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of wet plant operations, including crushing, grinding, flotation, CIP/CIL, and gold recovery circuits.
• Current manual C-class driver's licence (HR licence advantageous but not essential).
• A demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, environmental compliance, and procedural discipline
• Ability to work a 7 days on / 7 days off rotating day and night shift roster.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based operational environment.

We offer:

Your work environment

This role is based at Boddington Gold Mine and operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotating day and night shift roster. You will be part of a high-performing processing team within a complex gold operation that prioritises safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Village accommodation is available for the successful candidate, with the option to live locally and commute daily under a Drive In / Drive Out (DIDO) arrangement.

Why join Newmont

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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Application close 24 August 2026