Advisor, Safety
About New Porgera
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.
NPL is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join the Occupational Health & Safety Department as a Advisor, Safety .
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Safety Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to support site teams with risk assessments, coaching, and incident follow-up. Ensures compliance with mine safety laws and helping to maintain zero-harm outcomes through proactive hazard identification.
To support safety compliance through inspections, coaching, and risk management activities. Advises operational teams on best practices and control measures to prevent incidents and maintain a safe mining environment.
In this role, you will;
Proactively encourage compliance with safety standards across all operational areas
Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on safety compliance and obligations
Support and mentor teams in hazard identification and control measures
Conduct incident investigation and risk assessments as required
Track and report Health and Safety metrics, analysing trends to drive continual improvement
Supervise workplace safety audit groups and monitor outcomes of safety audit reports
Develop, implement, and maintain safe work procedures to promote high safety and health awareness
Prepare and deliver safety-related training sessions and other duties as directed
Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures, and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance and incident prevention
Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with NPL Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health regulations and procedures
About You
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field (desirable)Cert.IV in Work Health & Safety and certifications in incident investigations (preferably ICAM)Behavioral Safety qualifications (desirable) Proven experience in a safety advisory role within a similar industryExperience in conducting safety audits and inspectionsBackground in developing and implementing safety programs and policiesStrong understanding of OH&S regulations and risk management practices Collaborate with site management, supervisors, and employees to promote safety cultureLiaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance and best practicesEngage with training providers to ensure up-to-date and relevant safety training programsFamiliarity with safety management systems and softwareValid Class 6 Drivers LicenseWhy 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 plant performance and people knowledge.
You will be joining an operation that safety leads teams towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.
This role is offered on a National FIFO basis with a 21/14 roster basis with a highly competitive remuneration package.
The advertisement will close on 29th October 2025