Description

Barrick (Papua New Guinea) Limited, the operator of the Porgera Mine, is part of the Barrick Gold Corporation group of companies which has interests in nine mines in Australia, the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea and exploration interests throughout the region. Barrick Gold Corporation is an international company offering global opportunities, with a vision to be the world's best gold mining company by finding, acquiring, developing, and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

Position Overview:
Operating on a 16 days on, 12 days off roster commuting from Cairns, you will work as part of a highly trained, multicultural team on this exciting international project. The Barrick Porgera Mine is based in the Highlands of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea and offers a unique and challenging work environment. At an elevation in excess of 2100 meters the Porgera Valley has a year round temperate climate with an annual rainfall of approximately 3.5 meters. The 2500 strong workforce is extremely diverse both culturally and in regards to education, skill and experience.

The opportunity exists for you to relocate to Cairns and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a modern and dynamic city offering excellent educational facilities up to university level. Alternatively and subject to conditions, the company will subsidise on-travel airfares paid to commute to and from Cairns for each work roster.

Mine Investigation Group PNG – Senior Trainer (Investigator)

The position
As a Senior Trainer with the Mine Investigations Group, you will take responsibility for conducting criminal and internal investigations on behalf of the Barrick Porgera Mine for offences committed against the company or by the Company’s employees. You will be required to submit detailed investigation reports to Legal Counsel, Country Security Manager and site Management. You will provide advice to Management on the security of people, product and property; be responsible for the conduct of operations to minimise loss; and will provide advice on production security to Production Departments.

To be successful, you must have a Police background, and be able to demonstrate extensive experience in criminal investigations with an emphasis on product theft, fraudulent conduct and organised criminal activity. You will have experience in the compilation and presentation of evidence before a court; and the investigation, detection and prevention of precious metals theft/loss in a multicultural environment. Experienced in surveillance techniques, access management systems, electronic alarms, CCTV; their application and the admissibility of this evidence in court of law are essential.

The person
This role demands the ability to work within a culturally diverse environment. As the successful applicant, you must have no adverse history. In addition to your unquestionable integrity, you will demonstrate high level communication abilities that will enable you to liaise with key stakeholders; effectively maintain relationships; and communication and mentor in a culturally diverse environment. You must be able to prepare concise reports to management.

This challenging role requires you to engage with all people associated with the Barrick PNG Operations and to understand, learn from and share cultural differences. It is essential that you have the capability and desire to transfer skills and knowledge to a national workforce.