About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Purpose

The Security Department at our Lihir operation is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Lead Security – Port Moresby. This is a Port Moresby based position.
Reporting to the Director of Regional Security, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of regional security strategies and managing mitigation programs.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Implement a regional security approach for risk identification and management and facilitate regional action plans.
• Deliver regional strategy implementation and mitigation programs.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with law enforcement, military, and other national government security agencies within Papua New Guinea.
• Monitor and analyse regional trends, working with government officials, embassies, military, and police on intelligence related to socio-political risks.
• Facilitate Regional Joint Tasking and Coordination, and optimize intelligence use across multiple functions within the business unit and region.
• Enhance regional performance in areas identified for improvement and risk reduction, including managing the security performance and risk management system.
• Coordinate the regional travel security risk program and ensure regional and site compliance.
• Coordinate residential security requirements for expats or VIPs in non-operational locations.
• Conduct security assessments and provide oversight for projects, exploration, and legacy activities.
• Implement regional intelligence and information programs and recommend proactive mitigations at sites and non-operational locations.

Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, certificate, or equivalent training in security management, criminal justice, law enforcement, or military.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in security within the extractive industry, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Must have a valid PNG drivers license and defensive driving experience exceeding 5 years.
• Focus on global security threat landscapes, risk assessment methodologies, and vulnerability assessment techniques.

Certifications:

Internationally recognized security certifications (e.g., ASIS, PSP, CPP, CSMP).

• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
• Any equivalent international Security certification.

Core Competencies:

• Physical security principles, international standards, VPSHR.
• Security threat and vulnerability assessments, socio-political risk analysis.
• Emergency management, crisis response, business continuity planning.
• Current and emerging security technologies, travel security best practices.
• Regional security laws and regulations, law enforcement and military agreements.
• Global travel security risks and management strategies.

Advanced Proficiency:

• Monitoring and analysing regional trends and intelligence on socio-political risks.
• Using security management systems, risk assessment tools, and related software.
• Gathering, analysing, and utilizing intelligence to inform security strategies.
• Project management skills to oversee and deliver security initiatives and action plans, managing multiple security projects simultaneously, and delivering results within set timelines.

Competent Proficiency:

• Analysing, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
• Developing governance documents, security standards, and comprehensive reports.

The Requirement

• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir on an ad hoc basis.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an annual incentive program.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility and Inclusion.

Our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 28th March 2025.