Planner

Workplace Type: Onsite About NewmontAt 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 LihirOur 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.PurposeJoin one of the world’s leading gold mining companies and play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and well-planned maintenance activities at our Lihir operations. We’re looking for a skilled Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner to support our maintenance teams in delivering high-quality, executable maintenance schedules that keep our site running smoothly.As a Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner, you will provide planning and scheduling expertise to support maintenance execution across fixed plant assets. You will develop detailed job plans, ensure safe work practices are embedded into all planning activities, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver optimised weekly and long-term maintenance schedules.This role is critical in driving proactive maintenance, improving plant reliability, and enabling safe and efficient execution of work.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain weekly and long-term maintenance plans for fixed plant equipmentProduce high-quality job packs and work orders aligned with safety standards and hazard controlsEngage effectively with maintenance, operations, supply chain and site support teams to ensure readiness for executionReview and improve equipment master data, task lists, BOMs, and maintenance strategies in SAPAnalyse work management data to identify improvement opportunities and address planning gapsMonitor work performance against maintenance KPIs and support continuous improvementProvide coaching on SAP and work management processes to support operational excellenceAbout YouTo succeed in this role, you will have:Experience in maintenance planning within mining, heavy industry, or a similar industrial environmentStrong knowledge of SAP maintenance planning modules and work management processesAbility to analyse data, identify issues and provide solutions to improve maintenance performanceStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teamsA proactive mindset with high attention to detail, planning discipline, and commitment to safe work practicesWhat We OfferOpportunity to work with a global mining leader committed to safety, sustainability, and people developmentCompetitive salary and benefitsCareer development and training pathwaysA diverse, inclusive and high-performance cultureAt 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 recognise 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 the advertised closing date of 20 November 2025 by quoting the role's reference number: 40633 – we’d love to hear from you!