About Us
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.
The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for qualified and experienced individuals in the position of Principal - Sustainability
About the role
We are seeking a capable Sustainability professional to improve how NPL manages Social Performance, including delivery of National Content.
This role is focused on turning commitments and targets into practical delivery plans, measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. Working across Sustainability and other site functions, the position will help simplify processes, strengthen reporting discipline and support improvement actions that help NPL lift performance and achieve its targets.
In this role, you will:
Coordinate National Content delivery and reporting: Support the planning, monitoring and reporting cycle for NPL’s National Content commitments, including preparation of the annual National Content report, ensuring progress, risks and improvement actions are clearly captured for internal governance and external reporting requirements.
Turn commitments into practical programs: Work across site functions to convert commitments, targets and outcomes into clear initiatives and delivery pathways, including support for local enterprise and LANCO establishment where required.
Support performance improvement: Identify gaps, constraints and risks, then work with responsible departments to define practical actions that improve delivery and support year-on-year progress against targets.
Develop the Social Monitoring Plan: Develop and maintain indicators, baselines, targets, data sources and program logic that link National Content, Community Development and broader Social Performance activities to intended outcomes.
Simplify reporting and data routines: Improve monthly and quarterly Social Performance reporting by streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort, clarifying accountabilities, improving data quality and building repeatable routines.
Strengthen governance, risk and assurance: Coordinate the National Content governance cycle through clear performance updates, action tracking, decision papers and issue escalation, while ensuring delivery remains aligned with NPL governance requirements, Mining Development Contract commitments, National Content obligations and social performance standards.
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience
Strong business improvement capability, with experience simplifying processes, improving reporting routines, strengthening data flows and supporting practical performance improvement.
Strong analytical and data management skills, including the ability to develop indicators, metrics, dashboards and reporting tools to track progress against targets.
Ability to work across departments and stakeholders to align priorities, clarify accountabilities and support delivery through clear plans, milestones and follow-up.
·Sound understanding of PNG development priorities, local enterprise participation, regulatory expectations and the operating context of the mining sector.
You will demonstrate a ‘One Team’ approach, providing effective leadership and development for your local team to reinforce NPL’s culture and values, always promoting a safe work environment. The position requires a high energy individual, hands-on management style and desire to continuously improve you and your team’s knowledge and systems and methods of work.
Skills & Experience
Mobilization Requirement
This is a PNG National Staff position, a site-based role on a Fly in Fly out arrangement with rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off. Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. (This will be arranged only for successful candidates who progress after the interview stage) and have an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months).
Join Our Team as a Principal - Sustainability
Embrace an exciting career opportunity with New Porgera Limited as a Principal - Sustainability In this dynamic role, you’ll play a pivotal part in fostering positive relationships with local communities, ensuring respectful and beneficial land access agreements. You’ll have the chance to work with dedicated professionals and cutting-edge resources in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and ongoing Career development and progression. This FIFO position offers a great work-life balance, along with competitive compensation, Flexible benefits, a generous life and health Insurance Cover. Make a meaningful impact in your career and the host community with us at New Porgera Limited!
Note: This advert will be open until 28th June 2026, if you do not hear from NPL within next one (1) week following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.
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