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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Lead Social Performance

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience leading Social Performance, Community Relations, or Indigenous Engagement programs within the mining, resources, or major infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities, Land Councils, and government stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience managing stakeholder engagement, community investment, and social impact programs.
  • Strong understanding of cultural heritage management, Indigenous participation, and local content strategies.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior operational stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex community issues, social risk, and organisational change.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and program delivery experience.
  • Communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Current Australian manual driver's licence.
  • Ability to work FIFO roster arrangements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of Newmont's Social Performance strategy across the Tanami operation.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities, Land Councils, and key external stakeholders.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement programs, community investment initiatives, and Indigenous participation strategies.
  • Oversee social impact management, cultural heritage programs, and community commitments.
  • Drive local content, Indigenous business participation, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with Newmont Social Performance Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Social Performance team.
  • Provide strategic advice to operational leaders on social risks, stakeholder issues, and community relations.
  • Manage social performance systems, reporting, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Represent Newmont across community forums, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Community Development, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
  • Experience implementing Social Performance management systems and international best practice frameworks.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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