Superintendent Metallurgy

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 Superintendent Metallurgy 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 Processing Manager, the Metallurgist Superintendent is responsible to support the Processing Manager in their daily tasks to safely maximise the recovery and throughput of gold from the run of mine ore.

Manage the Metallurgical and Laboratory function within the Processing Department. Mentor, encourage and promote confidence in the local workforce.

Safely achieve maximum gold recovery from ore delivered to the ROM in a manner consistent with the Company’s Vision and Values

Everyone at St Barbara Limited is required to understand and act in accordance with St Barbara’s values and policies and meet all relevant internal and external compliance obligations.

The opportunity

Technical Accountabilities

1. Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel associated with the Metallurgical and Laboratory function within the Processing Department.
2. Ensuring that the fit-for-purpose systems in place in the Metallurgical Department are operating properly.
3. Ensuring that the Metallurgy Section delivers to plan in respect of gold recovery and cost per tonne in relation to reagent consumables.
4. Maximising the gold recovery from the ore delivered to the ROM.
5. Ensuring that the Processing function meets its environmental and community obligations and is considered a welcome guest in host communities
6. Meeting all relevant statutory obligations.
7. Assisting the Manager Processing to build and maintain an environment for business improvement across the Processing Department.
8. Ensuring timely, accurate reporting of Processing function performance to the Manager Processing and other internal and external parties
9. Contributing productively as a member of the Processing Department Leadership Team

 Scheduling accountabilities

1. Ensuring that the Processing function develops and uses effective plans that derive from and support the Processing Department and Simberi Operations plans

 People accountabilities

1. Building and developing an effective Metallurgical and Laboratory team
2. Ensuring the contract partners associated with the Processing Department are well aligned with St Barbara’s Vision and Values and have the culture, motivation, and capability to deliver to promise

 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
• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the gold industry, with at least 2 years in similar roles
• Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills

 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/QTTG7

Closing date: Tuesday, 22^nd July 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.