Process Operations Superintendent

Simberi Gold Company Limited’s operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations. Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.

We are currently seeking a Process Operations Superintendent to join our Processing team, on a permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is at Simberi Island, working a 21/14 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo, or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply) .

Reporting to the Process Manager, this role will manage the process operations function within the Processing Department to safely achieve maximum gold recovery from ore delivered to the ROM in a manner consistent with the Company’s Vision and Values

The opportunity Technical Accountabilities

• Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel associated with the Processing function within the Processing Department.
• Ensuring that the fit-for-purpose systems in place in the Processing Department are operating properly.
• Ensuring that the Processing function delivers to plan in respect of production, recovery and cost per tonne.
• Maximising the recovery from the ore delivered to the ROM.
• Ensuring that the Processing function meets its environmental and community obligations and is considered a welcome guest in host communities.
• Ensuring a constructive and creative environment for business and operational improvement within the Processing function of the Processing Department.
• Provide processing expertise for the training of employees through identifying and providing training requirements for individual employees to improve their skill levels.
• Ensuring timely, accurate reporting of Processing function performance to the Manager Processing and other internal and external parties.
• Contributing productively as a member of the Processing Department Leadership Team.

Scheduling Accountabilities

• Ensuring that the Processing function develops and uses effective plans that derive from and support the Processing Department and Simberi Operations plans.
• Ensuring Mill relines are coordinated in parallel with Maintenance shutdown activities and efficiently executed as required.

People Accountabilities

• Building and developing an effective Processing team
• Interviewing and making recommendations for hiring personnel.
• Evaluates employee performance, recognizes their achievements, counsels and disciplines subordinates as necessary. Assists processing leadership with investigation of written and formal actions.
• Monitors staff to ensure standards of performance are met and that staff comply with all OHSE and SGCL safety policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the development of capability within the team.
• Ensuring the contract partners associated with the Processing Department are well aligned with St Barbara’s Vision and Values and have the culture, motivation and capability to deliver to promise.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.

We would love to hear from you if you have : Essential

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
• At least 10 years experience in processing roles in the mining industry, including 5 year experience in superintendent/supervisory roles.
• Degree qualification in Metallurgy, Chemistry or Engineering related field desired but not essential.
• Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement.
• Valid drivers licence

Desirable

• Ability to perform duties as required for Manager - Process role.

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/NGFFH Closing date: Saturday, 24 th October 2026 at close of business. Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document) At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.