Graduate Mine Surveyor

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 Graduate Mine Surveyor 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, Buka, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Superintendent Technical Services, the Graduate Mine Surveyor will assist the Mine Surveyor in establishing survey controls to provide accurate survey data for daily survey tasks which support open pit production, mine technical services requirements and mine site project.

The opportunity

Technical accountabilities

• Liaising with Mine Engineering, Geology and Mine Operations personal in providing survey assistance where and as required.
• Perform EDM Total Station and GPS surveys to accurate tolerance for all control network surveys, general pickups and setouts.
• Perform UAV surveys on all the mine’s infrastructure as-builts and generating maps accurately.
• Applying correct use of RTK GPS system, monitor survey base station movement and perform site calibration if required.
• Ensuring compliance surveys to pit, stockpile and ramp designs are carried out and reported accordingly.
• Assist in completing surveys at month-end to enable volumes are reported accurately and timely.
• Managing Mine Survey GIS Database, hardware and software systems by ensuring all filing procedures are observed.
• Ensure that all relevant production related information is sourced and accurate production reporting data base is maintained.
• Provide some assistance to the daily mine planning/scheduling and grade control process.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of survey tasks.

People accountabilities

• Assisting the Mine Surveyors on Survey work procedures and issues
• Developing and training Survey technicians on equipment care and housekeeping
• Ensuring survey technicians are up to date with their competency training courses.

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
• A tertiary degree qualification in Surveying and (Cartography)
• Ability to use state of the art Total Station (preferably Trimble or Leica), GNSS/GPS and UAV surveying equipment
• Good computer skills with the ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet application
• Ability to communicate across functional areas.

Desirable

• Experience in working with MineSight, Deswik or other Mine Planning CAD system
• Experience in working with Agisoft, Trimble Business Centre, AutoCivil3D and other GIS CAD system

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

 https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/Q7NN6

Closing date: Tuesday, 12^th August 2025 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.