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Newcrest is looking for Senior Projects Engineer to provide project engineering / management support to the Study Manager for the Nearshore Soil Barrier (NSB) Feasibility Study (FS) with occasional site visits to support field work. Subject to full project funding approval following the FS, the project will proceed to Execution.

This will be a long-term fixed contract role located in either Melbourne or Brisbane, with travel to Lihir, Papua New Guinea on a project needs basis.

Operations near and far

We’re proud to be the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. From our Head Office in Melbourne, we work closely with our operations both local and global to safely operate and grow.

Based on St Kilda Road, our Melbourne Head Office is easily accessible by public transport or car, with discounted parking available.

Who we’re looking for

The Senior Projects Engineer – Infrastructure & Services will support management of feasibility studies; towards the relocation of linear civil infrastructure (roads, drainage, port upgrades), services (pipelines, power transmission, fibre optic communications), and bulk material handling and storage facilities - as part of the Nearshore Soil Barrier (NSB) at Lihir mine.

Main tasks include managing engineering contractors, design and risk reviews, reporting, project controls and ensuring deliverables meet study requirements.

Additional responsibilities include internal stakeholder management of other corporate and site based functional groups and major Lihir Mine studies / project teams.

You will also possess the following:

• • Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering essential, formal Project Management accreditation highly advantageous
  • Significant study/project delivery experience with civil infrastructure and services type projects (pipe, power, roads, earthworks, drainage, marine works, material handling) ideally with a proven track record of successful project delivery in the mining and resources sector
  • Strong project management / project controls abilities; risk, change management / estimating / scheduling / progress reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to lead remote cross-functional teams in the delivery of project outcomes, including 3rd party consultancies and contractors – ideally for projects in developing nations
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills
  • Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to travel to Papua New Guinea to support field delivery, on a project needs basis

Our commitment to you

Our people bring our organisation to life. With us, you’ll find experience all around you. Our leaders are visible and approachable, leading and supporting the organisation through transformation. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a belief in making an impact.

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us.

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.

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