Health & Hygiene Specialist

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 Health & Hygiene Specialist to join our team in a 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 Superintendent Health & Safety, this position is responsible to provide direct specialist support to the Simberi Site Medical team to improve the various aspects of medical services and strategic and health management systems within the operation and externally as required

The opportunity

Technical Accountabilities

• Works in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, St Barbara Management System, and all departmental operating procedures.
• Maintain, verifies and regularly review all related documentation in line with organisation and legal requirements.
• Proficient in strategic review, planning and implementation of Security and Emergency Response management, technical documentation, report writing and presenting
• Sound understanding and leads in project management.
• Understanding and involvement in material risk and crisis management

Safety

• Role models, drives and influences proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through engagement visible leadership.
• Ensures all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and accountability at all levels.
• Plans work applying effective site Health & Hygiene Risk Management processes so that it can be conducted safely with the right people and other resources required for work completion.

People

• Develops Health systems/processes for team members through deliberate regular feedback, coaching and support formal training.
• Provides appropriate recommendations to the Site Medical Officer and HSS Manager on people decisions in line with formal process, best work practices and St Barbara values.
• Support the leading of a diverse work team with effective people management skills/techniques.
• Takes an active role in promoting the training, development, and succession of national and local staff.
• Identifies skill, talent, and potential in team members to develop team members into senior roles, maintains and leads personal development plans for the team through a systematic process.
• Creates opportunities for people to work together to enable them to contribute to the business and learn from each other.

Production

• Leads and supports the implementation of HSE requirements in the operational work areas
• Ensures that work practices, facilities, equipment, engineering designs and material specifications comply with applicable safety and health standards and current legislation through engagement and participation.
• Oversees the specialist review or effectiveness and quality of health services.
• Assists the Site Medical Officer and HSS Manager to lead the development and implementation of all Health & Hygiene standards and codes of practice including Improvement Projects.
• Actively promotes, lead and builds a culture to achieve a secured and injury free workplace.
• Provides statistical data analysis and trends as required and ensures that legal company and corporate reporting requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner

Cost

• Delivers work within approved budget managing any variances in accordance with escalation process.
• Actively seeks and supports the Site Medical Officer and HSS Manager to lead cost reduction opportunities through initiatives internally and cross functional.

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 Values
• 10+ years relevant work experience in similar leadership roles essentially in large-scale mining/mineral processing operations.
• Proficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in knowledge and experience with application of PNG HS acts and legislation.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Understands and implements solid work management processes through utilisation of tools that drives and achieves performance.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training
• An excellent knowledge of Safety, Security, Emergency Response and Risk systems and proven experience in establishing and implementing systems
• An excellent knowledge of Emergency Response Preparedness and Management
• Ability to make efficient position-related decisions.
• To be able to have impact and influence on non-positional people.
• Results oriented that can operate with site-wide prioritisation.
• A team player who can work both as a customer and a supplier.
• Can act as a change agent.

Desirable

• A belief that the National workforce can be developed.

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

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/8MJCC

Closing date: Tuesday, 06^th May 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.