Analyst, Data Engineering

About Newmont

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.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your impact
Reporting to the Data Architecture Lead, you will support the development and evolution of Newmont’s enterprise data platform by designing and delivering scalable data and AI solutions.

You will work with large, complex datasets to build and deploy modern data pipelines, machine learning and AI-enabled solutions that solve real business problems. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, data science and platform delivery, partnering closely with architecture, engineering and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and repeatable solutions.

As part of our team you will

• Design, build and deploy data pipelines and AI/ML-enabled solutions using cloud-based platforms
• Work with large structured and unstructured datasets to support enterprise data use cases
• Translate solution design into executable technical delivery in an agile environment
• Contribute to the standardisation of architecture and deployment patterns
• Support the development of scalable, secure and repeatable data solutions
• Apply and embed data governance, data quality and ethical AI practices
• Collaborate with AI/ML, Digital Enablement and operational teams to solve business problems
• Support end-to-end data workflows including ingestion, transformation and consumption
• Optimise data processes and models for performance, scalability and reliability
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the enterprise data platform and data capabilities

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
• Strong SQL capability (essential), including experience working with large datasets
• Experience with Python for data engineering or machine learning use cases
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Azure, AWS or similar)
• Understanding of data governance, data quality and data management practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions
• Experience working with enterprise-scale data or complex data environments

Well regarded:

• Experience with Databricks or similar lakehouse platforms
• Experience with large-scale data processing (e.g. Spark)
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with APIs and system integration in enterprise environments
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, or modern AI solution design (e.g. RAG, vector databases)
• Experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry environments
• Understanding of operational data and value chains

Your work environment
This role is ideally based in Perth, however flexible work arrangements, including remote options, will be considered in line with business and operational requirements.

You will work closely with a highly capable technical team across architecture, engineering and data functions, supporting stakeholders across operations and digital teams.

Occasional travel may be required to engage with stakeholders or support specific initiatives.

Applications close Sunday 10 May 2026

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
 

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or be considered for employment or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].