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.

To support this growth, we’ve established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

As K92 expands our Kainantu underground gold mine, we now seek to add a Principal Project Controls Engineer to our Corporate Projects team in Brisbane. With further expansion projects upcoming as well as sustaining capital projects through 2026 and 2027, you will be responsible for providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive project performance data to support effective decision-making. This role ensures the integrity of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Develop & implement the projects Commercial Strategy.
• Project financial modelling and business case definition.
• Establish/modify the project Supply, logistics and procurement function.
• Develop and implement project plans and budgets, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource allocation plans.
• Development & implement contractor management plan.
• Renegotiate/Review current contracts for commercial improvements and contractual liabilities.
• Implement project budgets and schedules with corrective action tracker
• Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks, including financial, operational, and contractual risks.
• Maintain accurate financial and project records, including project budgets, invoices, and change orders.
• Prepare and present project status reports and financial forecasts to the project director and steering committee.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve any commercial or financial issues that may arise during project execution.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project goals and expectations are met.
• Mentor and train junior team members to develop their commercial & financial knowledge
• Ensure project activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Conduct regular and thorough inspections of all project areas to ensure compliance with legislation, safety, and environment standards.
• Oversee, review and audit regulatory compliance.
• Ensure health and safety, and environmental performance meets or exceeds company and regulatory requirements.
• Actively promote initiative-taking safety behaviours and leading by example
• Manage processes for identifying and evaluating risks or opportunities as part of the project planning process.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the processes for recording identified material risks or improvement opportunities.
• Ensure risk management plans are regularly reviewed and management actions are delivered; an
• Address risk management as part of all material decisions taken.

About You

Ideal applicants will have tertiary qualifications in Business or Accounting from a recognised University as well as

• Additional qualifications in project management are desirable
• 10+ years relevant work experience in similar roles in major project execution.
• Knowledge of warehousing and purchasing systems highly regarded.
• Strong operational background with demonstrated ability to bring materials for projects safely on time and on budget
• Previous experience operating in Papua New Guinea or in mining or same industry will be highly regarded.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Sound planning, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Initiative-taking with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

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.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

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