New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea and owns the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. NPL is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation, Zijin Mining, and the Papua New Guinea Government, combining global mining expertise with a shared commitment to responsible resource development and long-term value creation for Papua Recent Guinea.

The Porgera Gold Mine will employ nearly 3,000 Papua New Guineans at full production and, over its 30-year operating history, has contributed approximately 10% of Papua New Guinea's total annual exports, making it one of the country's most significant economic assets.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - Health and Safety, the Superintendent - Occupational Health & Safety provides leadership and oversight of the site's health and safety function, driving continuous improvement in safety performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

You will provide visible safety leadership across the operation, partnering with site leaders, employees and contractors to achieve health and safety objectives. Lead and develop the Safety team, oversee the Safety Management System, risk registers, critical control assurance, audits and incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. Act as delegate for the Manager – Health and Safety when required, while supporting occupational health, emergency preparedness and response. Oversee contractor safety, training and competency development for PNG national and expatriate employees, monitor and report safety performance, and build a proactive, culturally aware safety culture.



Maintain effective relationships with regulators, including the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), and ensure compliance with legislative, company and industry requirements.

About you

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline

Certified training in ICAM (or equivalent investigation methodology)

Current competency in risk management and critical control management practices

Working knowledge of mining legislation and safety standards

Demonstrated success in building and leading diverse teams, including mentoring PNG nationals

Previous FIFO experience in PNG or other remote, multicultural settings is highly regarded

Current drivers license from point of hire

Experience:

Minimum 8-10 years' experience in occupational health and safety within mining, resources, heavy industry, or a similar high-risk operational environment

Proven experience leading incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions

Strong understanding of critical risk management and critical control assurance processes

Experience managing contractor safety and engaging with multiple stakeholders across operational environments





Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels to drive positive safety behaviours and performance

Experience working within remote or culturally diverse workforces, preferably in Papua New Guinea or similar international environments

Emergency response, crisis management, or incident command system training

Exposure to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and integrated management systems

Experience in open pit and/or underground mining environments

Why New Porgera

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the chance to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge.This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.

You will be joining an operation that safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contribute to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis either from Papua New Guinea or Australia/Recent Zealand with a 21/14 roster on a contract basis with a highly competitive remuneration package.

This advert will close on 23 October. To understand more about this position, please contact ***@npltd.com

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📌 Mining HSE Superintendent — Lead Safety (Brisbane)
🏢 New Porgera
📍 Brisbane