Advisor, Community Relations

Workplace Type: Onsite 

About Newmont

At 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 Lihir

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

At Newmont, our success is built on strong, respectful partnerships with the communities who host our operations. As Advisor, Community Relations, you will play a critical role in coordinating meaningful engagement with Lihir Island communities, supporting grievance management, and strengthening trust with local stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining Newmont’s social licence to operate while supporting sustainable community and mine development that delivers shared value.

As part of our team, you will

In this role, you will:

• Proactively support community engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with host communities and government stakeholders.
• Share accurate and timely information on company activities, including employment, procurement, operational performance, and community investment initiatives.
• Listen to, document, and follow up on community feedback, concerns, and grievances in line with Newmont policies and standards.
• Assist with organising community meetings, site visits, and participation in local events.
• Support community investment programs by contributing local insight into community needs, priorities, and capabilities.
• Build trust‑based, collaborative relationships with community leaders and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to transparent communication, reporting, and ethical engagement practices.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in stakeholder engagement, communications, community relations, planning, management, commerce, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in mining operations (preferred), with expertise in community relations, agreement implementation, stakeholder management, and grievance resolution.
• Prior experience in a similar community‑facing or stakeholder engagement role, ideally within complex operational environments such as mining, oil and gas, or large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with local community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Proven capability in managing community grievances and complaints, ensuring issues are addressed transparently, respectfully, and in line with company standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse cultural groups.
• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset, applying sound judgement and seeking support when required.
• Experience using stakeholder management, grievance management, and reporting systems.
• A data‑driven approach, using insights and information to guide continuous improvement in community engagement initiatives.
• A dynamic, committed approach with a genuine interest in delivering positive community development outcomes.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership, consistently demonstrating safe and responsible behaviours.
• A valid PNG National Driver’s Licence.

Your work environment

This role is offered on a 21:21 Fly‑In, Fly‑Out (FIFO) day‑shift roster to Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea, and is also available on a residential 5:2 roster for local Lihir‑based candidates. You will work closely with community members, internal teams, and external stakeholders. You will operate in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment where collaboration, respect, and communication are essential to success.

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, you’ll be part of a global organisation committed to safety, integrity, inclusion, and sustainability. We offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a community level.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to responsible mining practices that benefit both community and business. 
  
  

At 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 recognize 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 – we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 42162 before the advertised closing date: 27 April 2026.