Lead Social Performance

About the role

Newmont is hiring a Lead Social Performance for its Cadia gold and copper mine in central New South Wales, about 25 km from Orange. The role leads Social Performance programs at Cadia, protecting the operation's social licence and managing social risk, and reports to the Director Social Performance. It is a permanent full-time position on a 5/2-4/3 site roster, based onsite at the Cadia operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Social Performance team, fostering a positive culture and enabling delivery of project and operational plans.
• Own Cadia's Social Performance risk profile, including identifying, mitigating and escalating material community and stakeholder risks.
• Oversee the execution of Cadia's Social Performance objectives, stakeholder map and engagement plan.
• Interface with local government, community groups, Traditional Owner representatives and other key stakeholders.
• Govern Social Performance programs, assurance activities and resources, supporting stakeholder engagement for site and project approvals in line with Newmont Values and Standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams in an inclusive, accountable way.
• Senior experience in Social Performance, Community Relations, Communications, Sustainability or External Relations within mining, resources or another complex heavy-industry environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with government, communities and Traditional Owner representatives.

Required skills

• Strong capability in community risk, stakeholder engagement, social impact, Indigenous engagement, cultural heritage and approvals obligations.
• Practical knowledge of relevant New South Wales legislation, supported by experience with established social performance standards and governance frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Residential or flexible work arrangements depending on role requirements.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• Domestic relocation support may be considered, including for visa holders depending on experience and suitability.

Applications close 11 November 2026.