Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
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.
Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
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:
- As an Advisor, Safety and Sustainability Governance, you will work to administer and support Enterprise-led safety and sustainability risk management programs at Newmont’s operating sites in Ghana. Your work will help drive continuous improvement and strengthen our governance approach to functional risk management across the business unit and operations.
As Part Of Our Team You Will:
- Support risk management processes by coordinating activities such as functional risk assessments and reporting.
- Support site teams to undertake risk verification activities in accordance with Enterprise-led programs.
- Administer and support Enterprise-led assurance programs and activities within the Business Unit.
- Track and report on assurance activities, other compliance requirements, regulatory interactions, and non-compliance issues.
- Provide training and support to site teams on risk management programs.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks.
Your Training, Skills and Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Geoscience, Finance, IT, or related field is desirable.
Additional Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of management systems, risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
Experience:
- Experience in safety, sustainability, or governance roles (preferred in the resources industry).
Problem Solving Ability:
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and data management skills.
Technical Skills:
- Primary skills include coordinating governance systems and processes at the operational level, in support of Business Units (BUs).
- Proficiency required in the application of management systems elements.
- The role also necessitates ability to educate and support operational teams, including the ability to carry out specific activities using appropriate tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes.
Social Process Skills:
- Self-awareness: Understands own behavior and is aware of impact on others; adapts behavior to suit context and circumstances, reflects on own behavior in a variety of situations, learning from the interactions; requests feedback and identifies areas for improvement and recognizes and accepts the need to put the overall business needs ahead of their own and can deal with the internal conflict/stress that may generate.
- Team process: Understands role as a team member and team leader and can adjust behavior as needed, understands the behavior of other individuals and the effects on the team; resolves conflicts as needed and as a team leader – fosters a climate that is inclusive and where team members feel safe to contribute, collaborate, receive feedback and coaching.
- Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures relationships with stakeholders by listening and asking questions to better understand others, understands how to influence or negotiate with others to achieve productive outcomes and can effectively balance positive interactions with getting the work done.
Your Work Environment:
- The position is located at our Accra Regional Hub.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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 fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
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