About the company

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 Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Purpose

The Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis main responsibility is to provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis and planning support to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency of Lihir operations and regional business unit. This role ensures robust budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while driving financial discipline and contributing to value creation across the business.

Essential Duties

As Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis you will be accountable for:

• Participate in the budget process for Business Unit (BU)
• Facilitate financial input for strategic planning process
• Support the review of financial model for life of mine (LOM) planning and Investment system.
• Review, Analyse and distribute budget and forecast parameters.
• Analyse functional & site budget and deliver feedback.
• Support the ongoing review of site & BU performance against budget.
• Diagnose risk & opportunities based on performance reports
• Work with Productivity lead to implement operational improvement initiatives and provide advice and improvement assistance to major business units (including sites) and departments
• Provide analysis and recommendations on rank and rate and other prioritization of projects

Training & Experience

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Geology, along with equivalent expertise and skills, is required. A Master's degree or MBA will be also highly regarded.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the mining and processing industry is essential, with a broad understanding of the operational and service functional areas that support Newmont’s mining business model. In-depth expertise in multiple areas is highly valued.
• Business Acumen: Strong business knowledge to identify issues, address problems, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: A demonstrated ability in process improvement, continuous improvement, and innovation to drive efficiencies and advancements.
• Safety & Risk Management: Expertise in safety management and planning, as well as enterprise-level risk identification and mitigation.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels—upwards, across teams, and downwards. You should be able to work effectively within teams, demonstrating excellent leadership abilities.
• Change Management: Experience with change management, particularly in identifying impacts and integrating organizational change into business planning and adjustments to business plans.

Working Conditions

This is a 1-year contract opportunity offering flexible Monday to Friday work options, allowing a balance of working from home and in the office. For the right candidate, we offer the flexibility to be based in either Brisbane, QLD, or Perth, WA. Our offices are conveniently located near public transport, local cafés, and green outdoor spaces, providing a great work environment for our team.

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and annual incentive program.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

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, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

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 before closing date: 24 April 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!