Advertised: 06 January 2025
Newmont
Community, Mining, Oil and Gas | New Ireland
Newmont

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About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Purpose
Our Lihir operations Social Performance Department is now recruiting for the position of Superintendent - Community Relations for a residential role based in Lihir.

Reporting directly to the Principal – Social Performance, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the site's social performance and community relations programs.

Essential Duties

The role will have responsibility and accountability to:

  • Lead and implement community relations programs aligned with organisational goals.
  • Build trust-based relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement initiatives to strengthen social license.
  • Coach and empower team members to work independently and deliver results.
  • Monitor and report on social performance compliance and community outcomes.
  • Manage grievance mechanisms to address stakeholder complaints transparently.
  • Collaborate with regulators and partners to meet community commitments.
  • Align team activities with community needs and business objectives.
  • Track and communicate progress on sustainability and social performance targets.
  • Foster an inclusive and safe environment, set clear objectives and KPIs, monitor progress, address performance gaps through coaching and feedback, remove bottlenecks, and inspire purpose-driven work aligned with community and stakeholder outcomes.
  • Take ownership of responsibilities, seek and act on feedback, develop personal talents, collaborate with leaders to align skills with team objectives and community outcomes, and resolve conflicts constructively to strengthen team dynamics.


Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

  • Tertiary qualifications in community relations, stakeholder engagement, grievance management and community project planning and management (essential). Other Relevant qualifications will be considered as well.
  • PNG National Driver’s License (essential).
  • Postgraduate qualifications in social planning, public administration, community development or a related field or relevant Leadership Experience.
  • Project Management fundamentals
  • Team Management and Development
  • Participatory monitoring programs in local communities
  • External engagement programs with communities, external bodies, and regulatory authorities.
  • Enterprise and Corporate SP systems and standards.
  • Leading practices in mining social performance.
  • Proficiency in incorporating best-fit practices into social performance programs.
  • Expertise in advising operational leadership and support functions on social performance and risk management processes, identifying gaps, and providing solutions.
  • Competent commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, planning, analysis, reporting, and communicating results.
  • Advanced proficiency in developing and implementing social performance programs involving local communities and regulators.


As a Lihir Residential employee, you will receive a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

  • Housing Benefits: Accommodation provided.
  • Education: Free enrolment at Lihir International Primary School for your primary school-aged dependents.
  • Recreational Facilities: Access to an on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can enjoy the Lihir Club, which features a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a restaurant/bar area, and a deck with stunning Pacific Ocean views. Our café and deli offer takeaway coffees, snacks, and a variety of local and imported grocery items, including fresh fruit.
  • Holiday Travel: Company-sponsored trips between the site and your Point of Hire (POH) for holidays.
  • Medical Treatment: Free medical treatment at Lihir Medical Centre (LMC) when on sick leave, with access to Newmont-approved hospitals using Fullerton Cards.
  • Roster: Lihir Residential Based role - 5 Days On / 2 Days off.

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an annual incentive program.
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!
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility and Inclusion.
Our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 20th January 2025.



To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#22123" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.


More information

Job ID: #22123

Industry: Community, Mining, Oil and Gas

Location: New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Salary: PGK (PGK)

Company: Newmont

Company Description: 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 expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Company Website: https://www.newmont.com/

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