Advisor, Contract Management, Lihir

Job Location: Lihir Island    Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company, producing gold as well as copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum across operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and North America.

In Australia, Newmont operates across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, supported by teams in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne.

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.

Your impact Reporting to the Site Supply Chain Lead at Lihir, the Advisor, Contract Management supports the effective delivery and performance of site‑based contracts, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies, governance frameworks, and operational requirements, and contributes to the overall success and continuity of site operations.

The role coordinates and oversees post‑award contract management activities across the contract lifecycle, maintains effective supplier