Lead Social Performance, Cadia

Your Impact

As Lead Social Performance, you’ll provide leadership for Social Performance programs at Cadia, protecting the operation’s social licence and managing social risk. You’ll lead the execution of Cadia’s , stakeholder engagement plan and deliver community outcomes, while supporting engagement associated with future project approvals

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Lead, support and develop the Social Performance team, fostering a positive culture and enabling the successful delivery of project and operational plans.
• Own Cadia’s Social Performance risk profile, including the identification, mitigation and escalation of 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 while supporting stakeholder engagement for site and project approvals aligned to Newmont Values and Standards.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to foster an inclusive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Senior experience in Social Performance, Community Relations, Communications, Sustainability or External Relations within mining, resources or another complex heavy-industry environment.
• Strong capability in community risk, stakeholder engagement, social impact, Indigenous engagement, cultural heritage and approvals obligations.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex issues involving government, communities and Traditional Owner representatives.
• Practical knowledge of relevant New South Wales legislation, supported by experience working within established social performance standards and governance frameworks.

Your Work Environment

This permanent full-time position is based at Newmont’s Cadia operation near Orange, New South Wales, and is offered on a 5/2–4/3 site roster. Reporting to the Director Social Performance, you will lead a team of five and collaborate closely with site leadership, Environment, Farms and Communications teams, as well as external community and government stakeholders. Domestic relocation support may be considered, including for visa holders depending on the successful candidate’s experience and suitability

Why Join Newmont

Cadia is a world-class gold and copper operation and one of Australia's largest underground mines.

Working at Cadia means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

• 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 opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale underground operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant Orange region, renowned for its lifestyle, food, wine and strong community connections.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do

Applications close 11th November 2026.