About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Lihir
Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.
We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
Purpose
Our Lihir operations Security Team is recruiting for the position of Officer Security – Port Moresby based in Port Moresby.
Reporting to the Lead Security, you will be responsible for the secure transport of business travellers and investigating security breaches.
Essential Duties
The role will have responsibility to:
- Maintain accurate records of all security incidents, access logs, and visitor sign-ins, ensuring data is correctly filed and easily retrievable.
- Compile and provide detailed and accurate records of all security incidents, irregularities, and violations.
- Conduct residential security assessments for identified individuals.
- Participate in emergency response plans and guide staff on procedures such as evacuations.
- Supervise the travel security tracking tool for business travellers and VIPs ensuring travel procedures are followed.
- Assist in managing the access control system for the location.
- Implement company security policies and procedures.
- Regularly supervise areas of responsibility to evaluate and uphold the security of the premises, checking for any signs of unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
- Assist in conducting investigations into security breaches or incidents, compiling relevant information, and providing findings to the Lead Security.
Training & Experience
Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;
- Diploma, certificate, or equivalent training in security supervision, criminal justice, law enforcement, or military.
- Minimum of 3 years security industry experience
- Physical security principles, practices, procedures, and incident management.
- Fundamentals of risk management.
- Crisis management principles, including evacuation procedures, coordination with emergency services, and maintaining communication during incidents.
- Travel security risks, mitigation strategies, and use of tracking tools.
- Legal requirements and regulatory standards in physical security, including VPSHR.
- Maintaining accurate security incident records and using reporting software.
- Using access control systems and electronic security measures like CCTV and alarms.
- Coordinating emergency and incident response plans, including the ability to quickly assess situations, deploy appropriate security measures, and document incidents thoroughly.
- Utilizing security management software, tools, and travel security tracking systems.
The Requirement
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
- Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.
- Must have a valid PNG drivers license and defensive driving experience exceeding 3 years
Our Commitment to You
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an annual incentive program.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility and Inclusion.
Our commitment is to respect 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.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 28th March 2025.
