Meet some of our talented people

Kim, Melbourne
Commercial Manager

What first attracted me to Newcrest was its size and the dynamic phase of growth it was about to embark on. I knew that a company of Newcrest's scale would give me the chance to get involved in a variety of activities and projects, across multiple areas of the business and with high quality people.

And I was right. I've been with Newcrest nearly four years and both the company and my role have changed significantly in that time.

I particularly enjoy working with such a great team. The company encourages interaction and knowledge sharing across the various global sites. Aside from the benefits that come with this, you get to know some interesting people from different backgrounds.

I'm really looking forward to the next phase of my career. I've learned so much about the mining industry; the people are all eager to show you around and explain the operations. And the company is very supportive of giving its people a chance to drive their career through on the job opportunities and structured training.

Andrew, Queensland
Project Manager

I joined Newcrest in '97 during the construction of our Cadia Hill operation. I started off as a Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, completed a business management diploma, became a Project Leader and then moved onto a Superintendent level business improvement role.

Late in 2006 I resigned from Newcrest and in July 2008 I returned to take up a Study Manager role, which has taken me from Melbourne and Brisbane to developing projects in Fiji and PNG.

Being able to grow with the organisation while feeling challenged and that I'm a real part of its progress is very satisfying – so much so that I returned. Newcrest's global and national development continues to create so many great opportunities for its people.

My personal journey is testament to the company's commitment to develop and challenge its people. I'm currently developing a production expansion program for the Hidden Valley mining operation that's due to come into production in PNG in the coming weeks. It's going to keep me challenged for quite some time.

Stuart, NSW
Production Services Superintendent

I first heard about Newcrest when I was training as a Mining Engineer at uni. Cadia Valley, Ridgeway Goldmine was under construction. Having done 3 years underground experience in South Australia, I applied for a Production Engineer role with the Ridgeway team.

This gave me exposure to loader automation technologies and automated production drilling. After the project ended, I moved into a scheduling and planning role, which set the challenge of integrating Ridgeway Deeps Block Cave with the historic Sub Level Cave technique.

The operation turned into a dynamic project over night, creating steep learning opportunities. It proved Newcrest really does place high value on ‘innovation and problem solving'.

Cadia Valley allowed my transition into yet another mining technique – Open Pit – as a Superintendent, which meant I was involved in the planning of the whole operation.

In the 5 years I've been with Newcrest, I've had 3 different roles and have had exposure to the real opportunities, diversity and challenges the company offers. For me, Newcrest is the greener grass.

Lisa, Melbourne
Australian Tenement Manager

I started my career as a Cartographer for a group of junior mining companies and later became a Tenement Manager. When the same position was advertised at Newcrest I thought it would be a great opportunity to work for a large mining company with a good reputation. Initially based in Perth, I was relocated to Melbourne and have been with Newcrest for 2 years now.

In this time I've had opportunities to grow my knowledge of the Mining Acts across each state and have also developed my understanding of the Mining Acts in Fiji, PNG, USA and Canada.

All my training has been on the job, supplemented by [my] own research, so it's been challenging, but equally rewarding. At Newcrest, you're encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge with full support from the company.

One of the best things about Newcrest is its focus on people, particularly the safety of its people. Safety is as important in the city offices as it is on the mine sites.

Above all, I've enjoyed working in a team environment with supportive and encouraging people.

Eddie, Melbourne
HR Officer

I joined the HR Shared Services department in Melbourne in 2006. What attracted me to Newcrest was that the department was relatively new, meaning I had the opportunity to help develop a new group.

Prior to its establishment, each site had its own HR activity. The new business model offered a great opportunity to bring all sites together and facilitate knowledge sharing across the business. It also meant I travelled to other sites and gained different experiences.

Since 2006 I've been involved in several big projects – from the development of a number of improvement projects to the development of the HR metrics reporting used by all departments – and have had many opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills through formal and informal training.

Newcrest prides itself on the development of its employees and has supported me with higher education, helping me with my short and long term career goals. I find its atmosphere very friendly and everyone is approachable and easygoing. Furthermore, Newcrest is an innovative organisation which supports employee ideas and suggestions.

Tom, Melbourne
Commercial Manager

I joined Newcrest's Business Analysis team in Melbourne 3 years ago.

My initial focus was on the valuation and commercial aspects of development studies at Gosowong and Telfer. The stark contrast between Telfer and Gosowong gave me terrific insight into the broadness of the Gold industry and how key value drivers differ widely from project to project.

I moved from this team to the newly formed Mergers and Acquisitions team around 2 years ago. My role focuses on a combination of target identification, detailed analysis and coordination of deal execution. It's commercial by nature and includes a healthy amount of unpredictability, both of which I enjoy. My time in this team has given me a strong perspective of the global industry and taught me that Newcrest's suite of high quality and growth projects puts them in an exceptional position.

The company is an ideal size for me. It's large enough and skilled enough to deliver high quality insight, but small enough to still feel you're being heard, are close to the decision-making and are making a real contribution.

Jenny, Melbourne
Safety Superintendent

I joined Newcrest's Telfer Project 7 years ago on a 4-week contract. With so much going on, my 4-weeks morphed into something more long term. During this time I worked in 3 different roles, taking on more responsibility and learning new skills along the way.

When I was offered a permanent position, I'd just started a Bachelor of Science in Health & Safety. My supervisors at Newcrest recognised how passionate I was about my career path and tied my study into my current role, meaning Newcrest financially supported me.

Since then I've had the opportunity to pick up a Masters' degree, which I'm currently working through with both the financial and resource commitment from Newcrest. I've also had numerous opportunities to progress, train, develop and experience as much as I can in my role.

As a supervisor, I'm conscious of giving people the same opportunities I've had, because I know what can be achieved if you give people that chance.

The friends, colleagues and consultants I've worked with have been fantastic – a mentoring program in itself. And the challenges at Telfer are never ending.

It's a tough place to cut your teeth on, but the experience, knowledge and lessons I've learned are priceless.

Craig, New South Wales
Business Improvement Superintendent

Positive feedback from respected contractors at my previous job and the Cadia Valley's attractive location were a couple of the reasons I accepted a role as a Mechanical Engineer at Newcrest in early 2001.

I joined Cadia when Ridgeway was still under construction, working in the processing plant with the engineering manager and a contract mechanical engineer.

A couple of things that stood out were the housekeeping and the continuous drive to get the most out of the plant and improve the throughput and recovery. Five years on, I am now responsible for 3 mechanical engineers and 3 graduates. Graduate development is an important part of our role and I think we're among the leaders in that respect, giving young engineers a strong grounding in the industry.

One of the benefits of working at Cadia is the ability to gain experience in large-scale open pit mining, underground mining and processing – with both fixed plant and mobile fleet.

These days I have less day-to-day involvement and more of a focus on the longer term – [my] current focus is on reliability systems and processes including the Plant Performance Measurement System and the Face Shovel Performance Monitoring System.

I've particularly enjoyed the opportunity to work across the entire site and be involved in some technically challenging projects. Of the major projects, involvement in the change from contractor to owner mining at Ridgeway – including selection of mobile equipment and justification of owner maintenance – stands out.