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Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving

Operations near and far

Our Cadia site is located in the Central West of New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange and three hours’ drive from Sydney. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange, with the surrounding winery and national park areas to enjoy.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, transport, and other services such as childcare.

Who are we looking for

As our new Leading Hand - Ore Processing, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Concentrator One & Two Plants within the Ore Processing area which includes crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening and filtration circuits. Working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, maintaining the compliance and execution of daily tasks, isolations & shutdown plans. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will ensure the Ore Processing Department is operating safely, effectively and meeting agreed production and recovery targets at below budget cost.

With fellow crew members and multiple contractors, you will:

• Demonstrate, support, and encourage alignment with Newcrest values and policies. You’ll also ensure compliance with safety and environmental management systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure operation of the processing equipment occurs within the process parameters and control limits in accordance with documented safe work procedures
• Actively contribute to improvements in safety culture and processes to ensure ongoing, practical improvements in safe work practices and operator training
• Manage the shift activities of the Process Technicians, including the assignment of duties/responsibilities, isolations and permits, training and development
• Report, investigate and contribute to mitigating actions for all incidents and hazards identified
• Relief supervise and compile daily reports on overall production and recovery targets while troubleshooting and actioning any variance outside of parameters or target
• Assist in the development of competencies of other employees where directed

Through excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, you will support your supervisor to coach, mentor and guide your team, work seamlessly with various stakeholders to achieve the required safety, operational and commercial outcomes and apply a pro-active problem-solving approach to issues that arise.

In addition, you will be required to have:

• A minimum of 5yrs experience within a Concentrator (desirable)
• Ability to promote a positive, inclusive work culture
• Knowledge of processing plant environment/process from a hard rock mining background.
• High-level computer skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Motivated and organised, with great communication skills

This will be permanent role with a roster of 7D/7X/7N/7X.

Our commitment to you

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.

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