- Senior
- Ufficio in Denver
Career Opportunities: Head, Safety, Global (39862)
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 25-September 2025
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.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
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 Head of Safety, you will play a pivotal role in advancing one of Newmont’s core values—Safety—by driving strategic leadership across our global operations. You will champion our refreshed three-year Health, Safety and Security Strategy, launched in 2022, which focuses on employee engagement, vital behaviors, leadership coaching, field interactions, and proactive mitigation of safety and health risks. Your impact will span exploration, active operations, and legacy sites, embedding human performance principles and critical control verifications to build a resilient, safety-first culture. Through innovation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration, you will empower teams and leaders to act on risk, actively care, and apply knowledge to create an injury-free and illness-free workplace.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Design and implement standardized safety systems, policies, and tools
- Partner with senior leaders to embed safety into business planning and execution
- Mentor and develop safety professionals across global teams
- Lead investigations, audits, and assurance processes with transparency and rigor
- Collaborate across HR, Legal, Supply Chain, and IT to integrate safety into operations
- Represent Newmont in external forums, regulatory engagements, and industry networks
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Tertiary degree in science, engineering, or occupational health and safety
- Extensive leadership experience in safety across mining or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of global safety legislation, risk management, and ESG integration
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills to drive enterprise-wide safety outcomes
- Effective cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Fluency in English; Spanish, French, or Dutch is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel internationally and work across diverse geographies
Your Work Environment
- Operate across exploration, legacy, and active sites in dynamic, high-impact settings
- Balance strategic planning with field engagement and global collaboration
- Navigate complex challenges with resilience, adaptability, and empathy
- This role is also open to candidates based in Australia provided they reside within commuting distance to our offices.
- Please note: The listed salary range is specific to roles based in Denver, Colorado. Compensation for candidates Australia will be adjusted according to local market benchmarks and cost-of-living considerations.
Why Join Newmont
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization where safety is a core value
- Contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation in global mining
- Access competitive compensation, global mobility, and leadership opportunities
- Lead transformative change in one of the world’s most respected mining companies
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!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $187,565 - $267,950.00. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 25-September 2025
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.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
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 Head of Safety, you will play a pivotal role in advancing one of Newmont’s core values—Safety—by driving strategic leadership across our global operations. You will champion our refreshed three-year Health, Safety and Security Strategy, launched in 2022, which focuses on employee engagement, vital behaviors, leadership coaching, field interactions, and proactive mitigation of safety and health risks. Your impact will span exploration, active operations, and legacy sites, embedding human performance principles and critical control verifications to build a resilient, safety-first culture. Through innovation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration, you will empower teams and leaders to act on risk, actively care, and apply knowledge to create an injury-free and illness-free workplace.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Design and implement standardized safety systems, policies, and tools
- Partner with senior leaders to embed safety into business planning and execution
- Mentor and develop safety professionals across global teams
- Lead investigations, audits, and assurance processes with transparency and rigor
- Collaborate across HR, Legal, Supply Chain, and IT to integrate safety into operations
- Represent Newmont in external forums, regulatory engagements, and industry networks
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Tertiary degree in science, engineering, or occupational health and safety
- Extensive leadership experience in safety across mining or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of global safety legislation, risk management, and ESG integration
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills to drive enterprise-wide safety outcomes
- Effective cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Fluency in English; Spanish, French, or Dutch is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel internationally and work across diverse geographies
Your Work Environment
- Operate across exploration, legacy, and active sites in dynamic, high-impact settings
- Balance strategic planning with field engagement and global collaboration
- Navigate complex challenges with resilience, adaptability, and empathy
- This role is also open to candidates based in Australia provided they reside within commuting distance to our offices.
- Please note: The listed salary range is specific to roles based in Denver, Colorado. Compensation for candidates Australia will be adjusted according to local market benchmarks and cost-of-living considerations.
Why Join Newmont
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization where safety is a core value
- Contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation in global mining
- Access competitive compensation, global mobility, and leadership opportunities
- Lead transformative change in one of the world’s most respected mining companies
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!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $187,565 - $267,950.00. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
