Senior Specialist - Business Support
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 1, 2023
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- Category
- Auxiliary & Support Staff
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Specialist - Business Support to lead the business improvement function in Process Plant Operations, to facilitate both continual and step change improvements of operational performance / revenue / cost / position.
Reporting to the Superintendent - Projects and Development, you will undertake routine analysis of process plant operations value chain performance to identify high value improvement ideas which improve revenue and cost performance.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who will:
- Facilitate business improvement within Lihir Gold Process Plant Operations, by providing support to the Operations Superintendents and their teams.
- Support initiative owners in the sustainable delivery of improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the administration relating to the tracking on improvement ideas and the value generated.
- Facilitate the creation of monitoring tools and reports to assist Process Plant Operations Superintendents track spend, people and improvement ideas.
- Work with other site areas (HSE, HR, P&E) to develop and facilitate useful review processes that aids in communication (e.g. Monthly Deep Dive development).
- Provide coaching and act as a mentor for Business Analysts in addition to formal supervision.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications in business studies or other business improvement methods (such as Six Sigma, PMBOK, Agile, Price, Lean, Shingo) are desirable.
- Previous experience in either the Mining industry or value chain performance analytics.
- Excellent conceptual, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and interpret information across a range of activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, and the ability to appropriately tailor communication to the audience
- Demonstrated experience leading a culture where safety and people come first.
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen, and ability to clearly identify drivers of business value.
- Ability to build constructive relationships from Manger level down.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, consider and manage risks associated with change.
Mobilisation Requirements:
- FIFO to Lihir
- Ability to provide/obtain valid police clearance
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment
We encourage all employees interested in this role to discuss with their immediate Manager how the opportunity aligns with their career development plan before applying. Please ensure you submit a CV and Covering Letter via the Intranet before the advertised closing date.
Contact Us
Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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