COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

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 Community Relations Manager to join our team, 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 Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, the Community Relations Manager will be responsible in coordinating, organizing, and heading the community relations department’s efforts to represent the company favourably in the community. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing community relations systems, processes, procedures and plan programs that promote good will and foster relationships with community leaders, local stakeholders and villagers surrounding the Simberi Mine Lease area. The CRM will potentially direct and supervise the company’s obligations to the community, and the company’s charitable contributions program. The CRM will also coordinate the approval process, screening requests for financial support, and direct the disbursement of funds.

The opportunity

Technical accountabilities

• Plans, schedules and carries out economic development program activities including initial planning, feasibility determination, community involvement and acceptance, implementation with project timetables, and review and evaluation.
• Develops and implements programs for business enhancement, business retention and business expansion for the company local communities and landowners.
• Develops and implements strategies to assist with business growth and expansion for local communities.
• Responds to inquiries regarding economic data, trends and resources such as industrial and commercial development opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains demographic, market and vacant land database.
• Coordinates the preparation/implementation of special projects.
• Contribute positively to the business improvement process of the Company ensuring continuous improvement in current systems and procedures.
• Liaise with third parties (government departments and community groups) to ensure that the Company’s reputation and standing as a good corporate citizen is maintained and enhanced.
• Promote a strong commitment to local communities by developing relationships with the vision that people affected by the mine are better for the experience.
• Proactively establish and guide supportive community relations and manage the impact of current projects on the indigenous inhabitants.
• Negotiations with landowners and stakeholders
• Build and maintain effective relationships in culturally and politically challenging environments.
• Develop liaison with global (national and international) colleagues, institutions, public authorities
• Prepare reports and make strategic business recommendations to the Executive General Manager on research findings.
• Understand the commercial environment and opportunities for Landowners business development.
• Efficiently manage a constantly changing workload within internally and externally driven timeframes.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Ensure project milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets

People accountabilities

• Contributing to building, developing, and leading an effective Community Relations Team.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have the 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’s Values
• A Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or equivalent
• Eight (8) years’ experience in the field
• Experience in a similar role, which will have ideally included negotiation with indigenous landowners

Desirable

• Understanding of the principle, practices and issues of economic and community development including, land development process; local laws, regulations and procedures concerning economic development.
• Demonstrate a willingness to explore and embrace different cultures
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Have leadership attributes
• Assertive and of good judgment
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationship
• People Orientated person
• Quick thinker
• Mature in your judgement
• Decisive and responsible to developing issues
• Strong leadership and team building skills

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

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/T4EPR

Closing date: Monday 30^th June 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.