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 multicultural team on this exciting international project. Barrick Porgera 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. The company will subsidise on-travel airfares paid to commute to and from Cairns for each work roster.

DIAMOND DRILLER OPERATOR TRAINER

The position
Reporting to the Underground Diamond Drill Supervisor, this role will be responsible for leading a team and providing hands-on training in a safe and efficient Diamond Drilling Program to achieve agreed outcomes. You will also be responsible for maintaining safe work practices including training of national drillers in safe and efficient diamond drilling practices.

The person
You must have experience as a Diamond Driller within an Underground Mining Operation with previous experience with drill muds and deep holes (1000m+), deep hole drilling and operation of LM90 and LMA90 drills. Previous training and supervisory experience is essential for this role, leadership and technical skills along with well developed communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels.

You must be self-motivated and able to demonstration good operational judgement, with a decisive and results oriented nature. Previous experience working within a developing country is highly favourable. An on travel allowance will be provided to successful person residing outside of Cairns for the duration of the contract.

This challenging role requires you to engage with all people associated with the Barrick Porgera 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.