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 Safety Advisor Trainer 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 Health & Safety Supervisor, this role is responsible to provide effective and responsible Safety training and a consistently high standard of assessment across our Simberi Operations. Working predominantly with open pit Operators, Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical and Electrical) and a variety of mining professionals, you will be making impactful change on our valued workforce.
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
- Proactively lead our safety culture through your training, assessment, and verification of competency programs across various high-risk activities; operational procedures and permit to work programs.
- Partner on-the-job with our employees to coach and contribute to improvements to their safe working methods and operation of equipment.
- Be a subject matter leader on our Critical Risk Control standards and develop safe operating methods not limited to Confined Space entry, operation of Plant, Equipment and Power Tools, Isolation and Permit to Work procedures, Mobile Equipment and Explosives.
- Manage the planning and scheduling (including compliance/refresher requirements) to keep our employees up to date and fully competent to perform their daily responsibilities.
- Utilise our company training management system effectively to provide monthly safety training reports for our management teams.
- Ensuring all statutory requirements of the role are met; specifically, our obligations relating to Classified Plant, Mines Safety legislation and the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
Scheduling accountabilities
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time to achieve the required outcomes.
- Assist in the implementation of the HSS Department objectives to achieve its Strategic plans.
People accountabilities
- 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 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
- Formal Safety Qualifications
- Expert understanding of the critical risk areas in an operating open-pit mining environment
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in mining in addition to your Safety experience
- Confident and conversant with statutory training and assessment requirements
- Presentation and interpersonal skills to facilitate group training session
- Current PNG Drivers Class 6 License
- High level of computer literacy (MS Office, TMS, Pronto, INX, HSE management systems)
Desirable
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment qualification
For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:
https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/K6QQC
Closing date: Wednesday, 04th 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.