Travel Officer

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi 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 Travel Officer to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, 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 Travel Supervisor, the Travel Officer is primarily responsible for assisting the Travel and Hotel bookings along with Logistical duties including activities pertaining to the Company’s business requirements.

The Opportunity

Technical Accountabilities

• Daily planning schedules creating work orders ordering parts external and internal.
• Undertake arrangement and booking of all SGCL employees, contractor and visitor flights including local and international charters, local and international airlines as well as any other mode of transport as directed.
• Undertake arrangement and booking of all necessary and applicable accommodation locally and internationally as required.
• Issuing purchase orders to airflight companies and hotels.
• Prepare and distribute, in a timely fashion, all necessary itineraries for flights and accommodation in relation to the above.
• Identifies and enforces corporate travel policies and procedures to improve workflow efficiency and reduce cost savings in overall operation.
• Determines best booking procedure based on cost savings and communicates itinerary and instructions to senior staff and employees.
• Prepare and filing of all flight related manifests, consignment notes and flight documentation.
• Preparation and distribution of all flight and charter schedules.
• Responsible for transporting staff to and from Mine and Airport.
• Loading/unloading, pick up and transport of all personnel, baggage, and freight to and from the Simberi accommodation camp and Simberi airstrip.
• All other travel and accommodation related work as directed.
• Assist with all other logistics and warehouse work as directed.
• Assisting pilots with aircraft refuelling.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Ensuring to undertake appropriate training and development, so they are skilled efficiently to perform allocated duties.
• Overview, provide direction and act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff while ensuring work outputs are in line with strategic and business plans.
• Promote and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures through consistently demonstrating and encouraging safe work practices

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
• Attained Grade 12 Certificate but not essential.
• Previous experience working in the mining industry.
• Must have gained 3 years’ experience in the travel industry.
• Experience dealing with FIFO Rosters will be considered an advantage.
• Licensed and experienced light vehicle (LV Class) driver.
• Working knowledge of travel policies and procedures.
• Basis knowledge of IATA guidelines to travel.
• Excellent PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet applications and email functions.
• Excellent Organization and Planning Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
• Good phone manner
• Physically fit and capable of lifting 20kg baggage.
• Willingness to work staggered shift hours.

Desirable

• A valid PNG Driver’s License

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

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/764E4

 Closing date: Friday, 09 January 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.