About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

Joining our growing exploration department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of general administration of the Exploration Department and supporting the management team.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Provide general administrative support to Department Manager and staff team.
• Undertake general administrative duties including, general word processing, filing, copying, and faxing.
• Keep and maintain records or file system of workers’ administrative matters
• Minute taking for board/in-house meetings, collation and distribution of minutes, department weekly and monthly reports, and other documents.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing mails.
• Ordering of office equipment, materials, and stationeries.
• Obtaining quotes to raise purchase orders for stationeries as and when required.     
• Updating inventory on office supplies and equipment.
• Attend to reservations for flights/travels and accommodation for employees.
• Monitor and update weekly workplace inspection log sheet
• Preparation of timesheets every pay period ending
• Usual administration procedural activities.
• Update of shift and work rosters.
• May possibly require working extended hours.
• Attend to other administrative duties in line with role and as instructed by immediate Supervisor.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you

• A Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5 year’s work experience in mining environment or similar.
• Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business, corporate group, individual etc)
• A self-starter, very resourceful and with ability to finding solutions.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer and e-mail correspondences and courteous.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

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.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS AND MOROBE PROVINCES