Travel Superintendent

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 Superintendent to join our team on a permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Buka, 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 Finance & Administration Manager, the travel Superintendent is responsible to support Simberi Operations with the provision of Human Resource services, including the implementation and ongoing compliance with the Company’s human resources systems and policies, procedures, guidelines and, to provide sound advice and support to the operations in all HR, Industrial Relations (IR), Labour and personnel related requirements

Everyone at St Barbara Limited is required to understand and act in accordance with St Barbara’s Values, Code of Conduct and all Company Policies and meet all relevant internal and external compliance obligations. The role incumbent and manager will identify and review the specific compliance requirements of the role.

The opportunity

Technical accountabilities

• Undertake arrangements 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 refueling.
• Contributing to designated Travel projects
• Supporting continuous improvement in the quality of the Company’s Travel and Accommodation options.
• Supporting the establishment of the desired safety culture across the Company
• Contributing productively as a member of the Human Resources Team
• Manage disciplinary processes and actions of the Team.
• Oversee the development of the Travel contractor monthly report.
• Delegate responsibility and authority through clear task allocation and monitoring of performance on those tasks
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the site Travel Team.

 Scheduling accountabilities

• Assisting with the delivery of an annual Travel Plan that derives from the St Barbara strategic and business plans.

 People accountabilities

• Contributing to building, developing, and leading an effective Travel Team.

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

We need the best people. People who have the 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
• A Certificate qualification in a Business Management-related discipline
• At least five years relevant, successful work experience in the travel industry.
• Working knowledge of travel policies and procedures.
• Strong systems capability
• Basis knowledge of IATA guidelines to travel.
• Excellent PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet applications and email functions.
• Excellent Organization and Planning Skills.
• High integrity, honesty, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to react quickly to arising issues.
• High energy with demonstrated capacity to deliver under pressure.
• Ability to quickly establish and to maintain strong personal credibility.
• Ability to influence, persuade and express ideas

Desirable

• Current PNG Drivers Licence

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

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/HD3A8 

 Closing date: Friday, 20 March 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.