Job Type: Permanent

About Us
K92 Mining Limited is the owner of the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth while contributing significantly to Papua New Guinea’s economy. More than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG, and our local initiatives — including educational scholarships, agricultural support, and health outreach programs — help improve quality of life and build long-term capacity in surrounding communities.

About the Role
The Officer – Community Affairs plays an essential role in safeguarding company leases and easements, supporting peaceful community relations, and maintaining workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key / Major Accountabilities
This position is responsible for day-to-day community liaison and supporting company commitments to landowners and stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

• Community Liaison – Act as the immediate link between communities and the company, addressing daily issues and relaying information clearly and without bias.

• Compensation Management – Mediate disputes, agree on compensation distribution, and assist with payments while ensuring fairness and transparency.

• Conflict Resolution – Proactively identify emerging community issues, mediate disputes, and maintain positive, stable relations.

• Cultural & Project Support – Assist with cultural matters, supervise local field labour, and support delivery of company-funded community projects.

• Awareness & Communication – Provide accurate updates on community developments and company operations through awareness programs.

• Compliance & Safety – Uphold workplace safety, environmental standards, voluntary principles on security and human rights, and anti-fraud policies.

• Flexibility – Be prepared to respond to community issues outside standard working hours when required.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a respected community member with strong cultural knowledge, mediation skills, and experience working closely with landowners and local stakeholders. You will also bring:

• Minimum Grade 10 education (not compulsory), with literacy in English and Tok Pisin.

• Relevant experience in fieldwork or a similar community-facing role.

• Strong public speaking (oratory), mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Vast local knowledge and understanding of both traditional and contemporary land administration.

• Awareness of local, provincial, and national government operations in PNG.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage tense or potentially volatile situations.

• Sound computer literacy (MS Word and Excel) and knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.

Life at K92
Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, ensuring that every employee can reach their highest potential without discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides healthy meals made from locally sourced produce, along with internet, cable TV, and a gymnasium. We offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentive plans, savings programs, medical assistance, and access to wellbeing and employee assistance programs, all supported by a friendly roster system.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24634" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.