Barrick (Papua New Guinea) Limited, the operator of
the Porgera Mine, is part of the Barrick Gold Corporation group of companies
which has interests in nine mines in Australia, the Porgera mine in Papua New
Guinea and exploration interests throughout the region. Barrick Gold
Corporation is an international company offering global opportunities, with a
vision to be the world’s best gold mining company by finding, acquiring,
developing, and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially
responsible manner.
the Porgera Mine, is part of the Barrick Gold Corporation group of companies
which has interests in nine mines in Australia, the Porgera mine in Papua New
Guinea and exploration interests throughout the region. Barrick Gold
Corporation is an international company offering global opportunities, with a
vision to be the world’s best gold mining company by finding, acquiring,
developing, and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially
responsible manner.
Position Overview:
Operating on a 16 days in,
12 days off roster commuting from Cairns , you will work as part of a
multicultural team on this exciting international project. Barrick Porgera is
based in the Highlands of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea and offers a unique
and challenging work environment. At an elevation in excess of 2100 meters the
Porgera Valley has a year round temperate climate with an annual rainfall of
approximately 3.6 meters. The 2500 strong workforce is extremely diverse both
culturally and in regards to education, skill and experience.
12 days off roster commuting from Cairns , you will work as part of a
multicultural team on this exciting international project. Barrick Porgera is
based in the Highlands of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea and offers a unique
and challenging work environment. At an elevation in excess of 2100 meters the
Porgera Valley has a year round temperate climate with an annual rainfall of
approximately 3.6 meters. The 2500 strong workforce is extremely diverse both
culturally and in regards to education, skill and experience.
The opportunity exists for you to relocate to
Cairns and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a modern and dynamic city offering
excellent educational facilities up to university level. Alternatively and
subject to conditions, the company will subsidise on-travel airfares paid to
commute to and from Cairns for each work roster.
Cairns and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a modern and dynamic city offering
excellent educational facilities up to university level. Alternatively and
subject to conditions, the company will subsidise on-travel airfares paid to
commute to and from Cairns for each work roster.
Underground Development Foreman
The position
Reporting to the Development Superintendent, the
role is responsible for Supervision of Underground Crew mining activities. You
will be required to provide leadership and management of the Underground crews
including the coordination of development to achieve daily targets.
role is responsible for Supervision of Underground Crew mining activities. You
will be required to provide leadership and management of the Underground crews
including the coordination of development to achieve daily targets.
The person
The preferred candidate must have experience
working within and Underground operation with significant development
experience. Previous experience with paste fill, mines rescue, emergency
preparedness and supervisory experience is also a requirement of this role.
Working within a developing country will be highly regarded.
working within and Underground operation with significant development
experience. Previous experience with paste fill, mines rescue, emergency
preparedness and supervisory experience is also a requirement of this role.
Working within a developing country will be highly regarded.
This challenging role requires you to engage with
all people associated with the Barrick Porgera Operations and to understand,
learn from and share cultural differences. It is essential that you have the
capability and desire to transfer skills and knowledge to a national workforce.
all people associated with the Barrick Porgera Operations and to understand,
learn from and share cultural differences. It is essential that you have the
capability and desire to transfer skills and knowledge to a national workforce.
An attractive remuneration package including top
level private health cover and insurances and support for travel beyond Cairns
is offered to attract quality candidates.
level private health cover and insurances and support for travel beyond Cairns
is offered to attract quality candidates.
