Superintendent - Government Liaison
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jun 5, 2023
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- Category
- Academic, Research, Training & Government, Supervisory
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
- Great team culture and work environment
- Career pathway to leadership opportunities
- Exposure to working within a diverse and multicultural environment.
Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Government Relations Department to support relationships with Newcrest Government stakeholders on the Lihir Project.
The Company
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, they aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
At Newcrest, they hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent - Government Liaison for a Residential position in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, PNG. Reporting to Newcrest PNG Country Manager, this position will provide strategic advice to the Department Manager on all Government Relations & Compliance Reporting that delivers efficient and effective relationship with Newcrest Government stakeholders on Lihir and Kavieng.
The role will have responsibility to:
- Drive and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.
- Ensure all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.
- Manage people and work to develop, deliver and improve NML Government Relations strategies aligned with the Newcrest strategic direction and local requirement to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Manages delivery of planned engagement activities and programs in accordance with the approved NML Government Relations engagement Plan and support for relevant Mine Management Plan requirements
- Manage and oversee Key Government, private sector and civil society engagements and relationships.
- Use provided systems and processes to execute stakeholders' engagement activities to monitor stakeholder perceptions of NML PNG activities to provide data for strategy reviews and Government Relations Reporting.
- Manages the processes required to analyse and respond to government stakeholder concerns, grievances, and queries.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences and Arts, stakeholder engagement, grievance management and community project planning and management.
- PNG National Driver License
- Embodies Newcrest's vision and values leading by example.
- Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with a diverse group of people.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualifications in Political Science, Economics, Social Planning, Public Administration, External Affairs, Community Development, or related field.
- Demonstrate ability to be responsible for own safety as well as those of
- Assimilates, applies, and imparts new job-related knowledge and skills received through feedback, exposure, coaching and formal training.
The Requirements
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
- Ability to complete Police Character checks at interview stages.
- Relevant or similar work experience.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
Contact Us
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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