Graduate Metallurgist

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 Graduate Metallurgist to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 15/13 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Vanimo, Wewak or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the Graduate Metallurgist is responsible to optimise the extraction and processing of Simberi Au in the Simberi Process Plant of Simberi Gold Operation. Simberi Gold Operation is designed to process up to 3 million tonnes per annum (3Mtpa) of dry ore feed. The operation is design for twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, with an average feed rate of three hundred and seventy-five (375 t/h), and a design plant availability of 91.3%. Ore is sourced exclusively from Sorowar ore deposit or alternatively as a blend of Sorowar ore and ore sourced from numerous Simberi satellite ore bodies. This gold processing facility presents a unique opportunity to test and refine the metallurgical process range of plant and equipment, within an established and high-performing environment..

The opportunity

Role accountabilities

• Contributing to the health and safety of all personnel in the Processing Department.
• Work closely with Plant Metallurgists/Metallurgists to build chemical metallurgical skills.
• Assist plan and conduct plant process audits, anlalysis, and reporting.
• Learn Metallurgical Laboratory procedures and conduct testwork, report results of testwork.
• Contribute to monitor the day-to-day technical results of the processing plant and assist Plant Metallurgists/Metallurgists to optimise recovery.
• Provide input into operating variable adjustments needed to achieve target outputs.
• Report any performance issues in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate plant performance feedback and changes to the plan to the operators as needed.
• Learn to operate sections of the processing plant, including crushing, grinding, Leach-CIP, elution, goldroom, tailings thickening and disposal.
• Assist in production and shipment forecasting and budgeting to develop your metallurgical accounting skills.
• Look for and suggest improvement opportunities in all areas of the plant and data recording.
• Foster a strong and productive culture though communication, dedication and teamwork.
• Contributing to ensuring that the Process Department meets it’s environmental, community and statutory obligations.
• Contributing to ensuring a constructive and creative environment for business improvement within the Processing Department.
• Contributing to timely and accurate reporting within the Processing Department.

Scheduling Accountabilities

• Managing the best use of your own time and other resources to achieve the required outcomes.

People Accountabilities

• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.

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’s Values
• A degree qualification in a metallurgy or chemical engineering discipline
• Completed industrial exposure in mining industry, with appropriate exposure/experience in gold leach-CIL circuit
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team
• Strong analytical skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills
• Work effectively with people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in computers including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Experience with CITEC, SCADA, PRONTO and PI systems
• Administrative skills

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

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Closing date: Wednesday 17^th September 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.