Careers

Golden opportunities in the dynamic NSW mining industry

Join our team and contribute to Alkane’s culture of inclusion, integrity and respect – for each other, the environment and the local community. We’re committed to getting the job done efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

Our largest workforce is at Tomingley Gold Mine southwest of Dubbo in central western New South Wales.
We also have an energetic exploration team based in Orange and our head office is in Perth.

Our values

Tomingley Gold Mine

Tomingley Gold Mine offers rewarding career opportunities in a progressive and dynamic environment. Our employees benefit from the breadth of experience and collaboration that comes from working at a smaller operation.

We are a “residential” site, meaning all employees return to their own homes at the end of each shift (no FIFO). Our workforce spans geology, mining and development (underground and open cut), processing, finance and administration, maintenance (including trades), work health and safety (WHS), and environmental management.

The safety of our employees is our highest priority. We embed safety into every decision and action to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and maintain our record of zero fatalities. We actively encourage our employees to assess potential risks and think critically about what could go wrong.

Exploration centre

Based in Orange, Alkane’s successful exploration team uses the latest technologies and field techniques in exploration across our tenements in central NSW.

In recent years, the team has discovered the large gold-copper porphyry deposits at Boda and Kaiser. Alkane was awarded NSW Minerals Council Explorer of the Year in 2021 for the Boda discovery, and again in 2023 for the Kaiser discovery. Our geologists also continue to define new gold resources to extend the life of the Tomingley Gold Mine.

We employ geologists with a range of expertise and experience, as well as field technicians and supervisors. Roles are advertised on SEEK and we maintain relationships with geology departments of universities, including UNSW and the University of Tasmania.

Perth headquarters

Our Perth headquarters is where you’ll find most of our executive and senior managers, along with centralised services such as finance and legal.

Team profiles

After working for a couple of years in research to build her skills, Crystal has now landed her dream job at Tomingley Gold Mine. She gained a Bachelor of Applied Science from Queensland University of Technology, majoring in Earth Sciences with minors in Geology and Environmental Science.

I knew I wanted to be a geologist since I was about four years old. Initially it was about “pretty minerals”, but later I became fascinated by unravelling the story in the rocks. Australia is one of the best places to study geology, because our continent is so ancient.

After a short stint in research after graduation, I was keen to try the two other main industries for geologists – exploration and mining. Tomingley Gold Mine has proved the perfect fit for me, it offers a mix of everything: we’re involved in the frontline of mining and production, as well as near mine exploration, while using the latest scientific research methods.

Overall, I’m loving my job. We have great mentorship and collaboration across the teams at Tomingley. I’ve made friends for life already. And my 7/7 roster offers fantastic flexibility and freedom.

Goddie joined Tomingley in 2019 as a production engineer and designed the drilling and blasting of our first underground stopes. He spent the first 10 years of his career in his home country of Zimbabwe, where he completed a graduate program in mining. Since 2011, he has worked for two other Australian mines in South Australia and NSW. He has a BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering.

Growing up in one of the most active mining regions in Zimbabwe, I loved the way mining companies developed and supported the local communities. My father also worked in the mines as a safety officer, so I knew a few things about the industry before joining it myself.

My job at Tomingley allows me to interact with people from all levels – including management, underground operational teams and mentoring junior engineers. My role includes setting up mid-term to long-term plans for underground operations, and designing and sequencing activities to optimise productivity and profitability. It’s a great balance between technical, operational and human engagement.

Tomingley is a very friendly environment, with great trust and respect amongst all employees. Everyone is well-aligned to the company goals and is self-motivated to achieve them. It’s very rewarding being part of such a successful team.

Casey joined the Tomingley underground team in June 2021. Since entering the mining industry as a truck driver in 2005, she has worked her way up through several roles to her current job as underground utility operator. Casey was the first female operator to work underground at Tomingley.

I grew up in Cobar, a small mining town, so I thought I’d give the industry a go. It’s good work and a great roster. I value the team environment and the focus on meeting our targets and getting the job done safely.

Over the years, I’ve advanced my skills and progressed my career through many different jobs. As a utility operator, I swing
between multiple underground roles – including the long hole
drill rigs and loaders – depending on where I’m needed.
It’s satisfying to look at where I am now compared to where
I started, and to see how much I am appreciated within my role.

The team at Tomingley are great value – always friendly and approachable. They have great communication and take safety seriously. Even though I never thought I would have stayed in mining this long, I still love this industry and my job just as much as when I first started.

Maddie moved to mining in 2018 after a 10-year career as a real estate agent. She joined Tomingley as underground administration assistant before progressing to her current role just five months later.

I was always interested in machinery growing up, and the lifestyle and financial benefits attracted me to mining. Leaving my real estate career was a big move, but the 7/7 roster gives me flexibility to live away from family, yet see them on my days off.

My job involves planning and scheduling underground mobile machinery – ensuring machines and parts are maintained and ready to allow maximum productivity. There’s no specific qualification required – the main skills are administration, organisation, people skills and love of machinery! I really enjoy the variety.

The team at Tomingley is second to none; there isn’t a person on site who wouldn’t stop to have a chat, treat you with respect and always offer to help. Working with great people you can have a laugh with when the pressure is on is always good for the soul.

After entering the mining industry in a warehousing role, Dee learnt all her skills on the job. She has gained forklift and heavy rigid (HR) licences, followed by a Security Clearance (SC) required for handling explosives (formerly UHL). Dee joined Tomingley in April 2020.

I came to the mining industry later in life, once my children were old enough for some independence. We were living in Cobar when a mining industry warehousing job came up. Prior to that, I’d been working in part-time customer service roles. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

My job involves making sure we have all the goods required to keep the mine running – from spare parts for equipment, mining consumables, to reagents for the mill. We’re kept very busy managing stock levels and fulfilling requests. Every day is an experience; you just never know what might crop up to test you.

Tomingley is a small operation, but we get things done. I enjoy the team telling me what they want and asking if I can get it. All our employees are friendly and willing to help out – and they don’t hold back with “Thanks, Dee”, which I find very rewarding.

David has more than 30 years’ experience across environmental regulatory, technical and advisory roles. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Analysis) and a Masters of Environmental Management and Sustainability.

I got into the environmental sciences through a lifelong interest in land and natural resource management. My interest in mining, where environmental stewardship is so important, was sparked by exposure to several major greenfield mining projects while working for the NSW government.

The work is interesting and highly varied, providing a mix of office and field-based activities. It’s rewarding to ensure our environmental performance remains exemplary; even though we work in the background to some extent, our work is vital to help the company achieve some of its KPIs.

I joined Tomingley in early 2020, when I returned to central western NSW for quality of life and to be near family. There are good prospects for longevity of the mine and we have a great workplace culture, supportive executive team and strong leaders. I’m thankful to be part of a cohesive team doing work I enjoy and achieving personal and company goals.

Victoria joined the mining industry after she left school, determined not to have a typical “female” career. She is a licenced forklift operator.

I have close friends and family enjoying lifetime careers in mining, and always loved the idea of joining the industry too. I love being a part of something big and in a career no one expects. I also enjoy wearing work boots instead of heels!

In the warehouse, we’re responsible for the logistics of goods received and dispatched, which is critical to ensure the mine has the parts required to run smoothly on a day to day basis. I enjoy having a broad understanding of how the mine operates and how everything works.

We are a smaller operation that is achieving big things. Our team is full of genuine people who are a joy to work with. I love the fact I can comfortably work and be respected in a male dominated industry. Alkane is a big supporter of female employment and equal opportunity.

Giverny has a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons) majoring in Earth Science. She started work with Tomingley in 2021 after working with Alkane’s exploration team for 18 months.

Even as a kid, I loved rocks, looking for pieces of quartz and fossils along the creek in my hometown. I chose to study earth science because it joined that love of rocks with the puzzle of figuring out a past environment through today’s rocks – not many people know Australia’s coast used to be much further west, but how else could we find marine fish fossils in places like Canowindra.

As a mine geologist, I’m part of the whole process – I collect, process and model geological data to better understand the geology of the ore body and advise on how to mine it effectively. The variety helps me stay engaged, and seeing how everything comes together is really satisfying.

Working in mining is a lifestyle more than a career at times. The 7/7 roster offers a perfect balance between work and home. Our workplace culture has allowed me to develop rewarding working relationships and I genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Alex has worked with Alkane’s exploration team, based in Orange, since 2019. He has a Bachelor of Science and PhD, both majoring in Geology.

Geology is the fusion of a range of different sciences. I was attracted by the chance to work all over Australia and overseas. I enjoy applying my knowledge and skills to build a story from the geology of an area, especially when there’s the chance to find a new ore deposit that could be worth millions or billions of dollars.

Our role is to understand the geology of the area being explored using a range of scientific and field techniques. We also work with local stakeholders to build community interest and engagement in local exploration projects to ensure effective exploration.

Alkane provides excellent support to develop my professional and scientific skills. There is easy communication across the company, and I’m always free to suggest new ideas. I feel like I’m valued and contributing to Alkane’s success.

Belinda joined Tomingley as our HR Manager in 2020. She has a bachelor’s degree and many years of HR experience. Her role at Tomingley oversees employee needs and the recruitment of our growing workforce.

I began my career as a payroll officer and worked up to a human resources officer role before becoming a HR manager. I find it really rewarding when I find the right candidate for a job, and I can sit back and watch them excel because it’s a great fit.

The team at Tomingley are highly skilled and professional across all departments. It is fast-paced, and people do what they say they will do, which makes everyone’s jobs easier. We are a safe and productive team with one goal – the safe production of gold bars!

I moved to mining from a government role, and everyone has been so willing to share their knowledge and help me learn everything mining. I would recommend a job in mining to anyone who asks. Tomingley in particular, is a great, safe and friendly place to work.

Oscar recently completed his mobile plant mechanic apprenticeship at Tomingley, after commencing straight out of high school.

While a fascinated kid living nearby, I watched Tomingley Gold Mine grow out of an empty paddock. Towards the end of school, the plant mechanic apprenticeship was advertised just as I was looking at training as a light vehicle fitter in Dubbo, so I applied right away.

I work with a team of fitters supporting the underground mining crews. We’re responsible for regular mechanical servicing of critical equipment – including the drill rigs, loaders and trucks. It’s a good feeling to troubleshoot and fix faults on a diverse range of equipment when needed. Much of our time is spent in the maintenance workshop, but I also love working underground.

We have great camaraderie across the whole underground team. During my apprenticeship, the other fitters gave me good guidance and mentoring, helping me out instead of taking over. I’m really happy with my career so far. There’s pretty good money in mining, and the 7/7 roster makes for
an unbeatable lifestyle.

Gemma joined Tomingley in late 2021 as the site receptionist and was promoted to finance officer in early 2023. She has
a Certificate III in Business Administration, a Certificate IV in
Business, and a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

I joined the mining industry straight out of school and have enjoyed learning about the unique environment. My main responsibility as finance officer is processing our fortnightly payroll, which includes maintaining employee records and compiling reports for managers. I also assist with the broad range of tasks associated with accounts payable.

It’s rewarding to know my work directly supports our employees: ensuring they are paid accurately and on time is a crucial responsibility! I also love working alongside some highly skilled people and learning from them. I’m very eager to continue expanding my skills in the role.

I thoroughly enjoy working at Tomingley, where I feel encouraged to try new things and strive to achieve. It’s easy to go work when you have a positive work culture and a great work-life balance. I look forward to what each day brings.

Mac grew up on a farm about an hour north of Dubbo. He gained a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland and worked at a copper mine in NSW and in South Africa before joining Tomingley in mid-2020.

As a kid, I became aware of the mining industry when we drove past the huge open cuts in the Hunter Valley. I heard that the money and rosters were good. My love of data and analytics led me into engineering.

I’m a Drill and Blast Engineer at Tomingley, which means I blow rocks up for a living! It’s a fascinating challenge to design the optimum drilling pattern, creating holes that are filled with explosives to extract the gold ore from the rock with maximum safety and efficiency.

I enjoy being hands-on and collaborating with the underground mining crews. It’s not a conventional engineering role, but I like the blend of diverse people I get to work with.

Lachlan landed in the quarrying and mining sector after university and joined Tomingley in March 2023. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and environmental management.

I’ve always been interested in environmental management and earth sciences. I never had a particular goal to work in mining, but on finding myself in the industry discovered I really enjoy the unique environment. The range of activities and roles on a mine site initially surprised me.

I enjoy the broad scope and mix of office and field work in my job. The environmental management team is responsible for ensuring the site operates within the approval conditions – this involves compliance administration, development of management plans, and getting out and about to collect samples for monitoring, inform neighbours of developments, and perform other miscellaneous tasks.

The Tomingley team is small and tight knit, making it easy to build good relationships across the site with colleagues from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Plus, it’s good to be living in a regional town like Dubbo.

Jake joined Tomingley when we began underground work in December 2018. His electrical apprenticeship (Certificate III in Electrotechnology) opened doors into Australia’s diverse mining industry.

I began in the mining industry during the WA iron ore boom. Later I tried my hand in the hard rock mining industry and have worked in various mines across Australia. It’s good money and I’ve never looked like being out of work.

My current job is to plan underground electrical installations and projects, making sure they run safely and efficiently. Basically, we make sure the mining crews always have the power they need for drill rigs, communications, pumps, fans etc – and fix any electrical breakdowns. Every day is busy, different and goes extremely quick!

I enjoy the company of my team at Tomingley – they have a great attitude towards getting the job done. And management is always willing to listen to ideas for improving procedures. These days I enjoy working close to home with a roster that suits my family and lifestyle.