Job Type: Permanent

About us

K92 Mining Limited operates the Kainantu Gold Mine in the Eastern Highlands Province. Since we launched in 2016, we've grown gold production every year, boosting Papua New Guinea's economy. We take pride in supporting your communities, with nearly 94% of our team members being fellow PNG locals.

Looking ahead, we will significantly increase our gold production in the next three years. This expansion means that K92 is a place for building a stable career, contributing to the community, and being a key part of our success.

About the role

Supervise staff to operate dining facilities, plans menus, prepares food supply orders, and stores food. Also performs maintenance and repairs on camp facilities including plumbing, painting, carpentry, cleaning, and basic electrical duties. It is essential to note that this role is based in remote exploration sites and not at the K92 main camps.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Maintain the efficiency and cost-effective management of camp facilities.
• Makes arrangements for disposal of garbage.
• Assumes responsibility for checking in and out campgrounds and non-camp groups and maintenance of records.
• Inspects all facilities and collects breakage fees.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining standard first aid supplies.
• Maintains liaison with medics, community relations and security in the area for security of camp facilities and camp personnel.
• Maintain weekly camp attendance summary, program evaluation, and other required reports.
• Able to keep accurate financial records.
• Maintain inventory and ordering of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Aids in the evaluation of camp programs and personnel.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have previous experience as a chef and in managing remote exploration camps with 130 exploration personnel. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Considerable knowledge of mechanical, carpentry, building construction, and basic electrical skills.
• Knowledge of menu planning and food services.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain financial records.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Tok Pisin and English.

Life at K92

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

We believe in sharing our success with our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer participation in long- and short-term incentive plans. We also offer savings programs, medical assistance, as well as access to our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP