Job Description

The candidate required to work at Goilala District, Mave Central Province, Papua New Guinea.

Client Overview

Our client is a publicly listed Australian mining and natural resources company focused on gold and base metals exploration and operations across Papua New Guinea. Since its establishment in 2020, the company has rapidly expanded through the restart and development of historically significant underground mining assets and strategic exploration projects in highly prospective mineral regions.

Operating within remote and logistically challenging environments, the company manages underground mining operations, processing infrastructure, workforce mobilization systems, transport corridors, and remote accommodation facilities while maintaining strong commitments to operational excellence, safety compliance, and sustainable workforce management. As part of its ongoing mine restart and ramp-up initiatives, the organization is strengthening its on-site operational support and workforce coordination capabilities.

Job Role

The Site HR & Administration Officer is a hands-on operational support role responsible for managing on-site human resources administration, workforce coordination, camp operations support, and personnel mobilization activities within a remote mining environment. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this role serves as the key administrative bridge between site operations and corporate HR functions.

The position requires a highly organized and disciplined professional capable of managing workforce records, rotational rosters, travel coordination, contractor administration, camp systems, and day-to-day personnel operations while supporting workforce stability and operational continuity across the mine site.

Key Responsibilities

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  Coordinate workforce mobilization activities including flight scheduling, travel logistics, onboarding, site access processing, and roster administration.
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  Manage daily workforce administration including personnel records, attendance tracking, payroll support documentation, and contractor data management.
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  Maintain and update workforce databases, HR records, shift schedules, and employee documentation systems.
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  Support remote camp administration including accommodation coordination, catering oversight, welfare monitoring, and workforce support services.
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  Assist with employee relations matters, disciplinary documentation, incident records, and workforce compliance tracking.
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  Develop and improve administrative workflows, personnel tracking systems, and document control procedures to support operational efficiency.
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  Prepare workforce reports, manpower tracking summaries, and operational HR updates for site leadership and corporate management.
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  Ensure workforce administration activities comply with company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
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  Coordinate closely with operational departments to support workforce readiness and site productivity.

Requirements

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  Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related operational fields.
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  Minimum 3 years of experience in HR administration, workforce coordination, or camp administration roles.
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  Mandatory experience working within remote mining sites, oil & gas camps, heavy construction projects, or similar industrial environments.
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  Strong understanding of FIFO/rotational workforce coordination and remote camp operations.
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  Familiarity with Papua New Guinea workforce environments and employment practices is highly preferred.
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  Strong computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and workforce database systems.
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  Experience handling workforce records, roster management, personnel tracking, and administrative process implementation.
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  Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.
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  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support multicultural operational teams.
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  Able to work effectively within high-pressure and logistically challenging remote environments.
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  Professional fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory