Processing Superintendent - AUS/NZ FIFO to PNG

New Porgera Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

New Porgera Limited is seeking a seasoned Processing Superintendent to lead and optimize the Porgera Mine’s processing operations. Reporting to the Alternate Manager - Processing, you will shape strategies to enhance gold recovery and plant performance in a large-scale operation.

You will formulate operating plans and budgets, coordinate across Processing Plant, Lab and Metallurgy, and design a competency-based training program for the team. A strong safety leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in processing operations.
• Experience with large, complex gold processing operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and safety management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the strategic operating plan and production budget for the Processing Department.
• Oversee coordination among Processing Plant, Assay Laboratory, and Metallurgy departments.
• Design and oversee competency-based training and development for the operations team.
• Enforce processing plant security action plans and manage non-compliance across maintenance and processing.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet safety, environmental, and legal targets.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities; foster collaboration across related entities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Training

Team mentoring

Education

Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Processing Superintendent - AUS/NZ FIFO to PNG

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea and owns the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. The Porgera Gold Mine will employ nearly 3,000 Papua New Guineans at full production, and over the last 30 years of life of the mine it has contributed approximately 10% of Papua New Guinea’s total annual exports.

About the role

Embark on a leadership journey at the Porgera Mine operations as we seek a seasoned and results-oriented Processing Superintendent. Reporting directly to the Alternate Manager - Processing, you will wield significant influence in shaping and executing strategies to optimize processing plant performance and enhance gold recovery. As a Superintendent with extensive experience in gold processing operations, your leadership acumen and proven track record will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of our large-scale operation.

Key responsibilities:

Formulate and implement the strategic operating plan and production budget for the Processing Department, ensuring alignment with both the short and long-term objectives outlined in the Life of Mine Plan.

Oversee and optimise coordination among the Processing Plant, Assay Laboratory, and Metallurgy departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.

A critical function is the design, implementation, and oversight of a competency-based training and development plan for the operations team to build essential skills, enhance performance, and drive operational excellence.

The role also involves enforcing rigorous processing plant security action plans, with a strong emphasis on effectively managing non-compliance within maintenance and processing disciplines.

A commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement is essential to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, meet environmental targets, and ensure legal compliance.

This role entails building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders involved in NPL’s mining activities in accordance with Community Relations Policies, leading engagement initiatives with the local community to foster positive, long-term outcomes, and encouraging collaboration across Barrick Niugini Limited through the shared use of infrastructure and support services.

About you:

Minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in processing operations, with substantial exposure to large and complex operations, preferably within gold processing.

A background in metallurgy, chemical engineering, or a related field is essential, ideally supported by advanced certifications or qualifications.

Experience with autoclaves or equivalent expertise in managing large-scale processing plants is highly desirable.

Able to demonstrate at least three years in a Superintendent role, demonstrating a strong track record in safety leadership, production performance, and the development and execution of training strategies. Strong leadership capabilities are required, particularly the ability to mentor and develop national leaders.

While international experience in a developing country is advantageous, it is not mandatory. The role also demands a practical, hands‑on approach to problem-solving and a readiness to engage with operational challenges across various levels. Excellent collaboration skills are essential to foster strong interdepartmental cooperation and promote a culture of partnership and mutual accountability.

You will demonstrate a ‘One Team’ approach, providing effective leadership and development for your local team to reinforce NPL’s culture and values, always promoting a safe work environment. The position requires a high energy individual, hands‑on management style and desire to continuously improve you and your team’s knowledge and systems and methods of work.

Why New Porgera

In return, you will be joining a world‑class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge. This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis either from Papua New Guinea or Australia/New Zealand with a 21/14 roster on a contract basis with a highly competitive remuneration package.

This advert will close on 5 December, 2026. To understand more about this position, please contact ***********@npltd.com