Officer - APD

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

Joining our APD team, you will work alongside a team of APD officers to ensure the safety of our growing gold site in the Eastern Highlands.

• Responsible for the efficient and cost-effective management of the department within the established policy and in accordance with the authority delegated by the Supervisor, Asset protection.
• Have fair understanding on voluntary principles on security and human rights and anti-fraud policy.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Drive and guard vehicle to transport money and valuables to prevent theft and ensure safe delivery.
• May possibly require working extended hours and sometimes being involved in circumstances that can be unsafe, because of the core duties associated with which is often to look after valuable possessions and persons.
• Conducting random breathalyzer test to company employees, contractors, and visitors.
• To inspect and conduct searches to avoid employees and stakeholders from entering company premises with alcohol, illegal drugs and weapons or departing with company assets.
• Be involved in the clearance of terminated employees to ensure smooth exit process.
• Where required, liaise with Community Relations on law-and-order issues concerning impact local communities and surroundings.
• Ensure the effectiveness of emergency fire and rescue response by regular training to enhance the capability of the teams.
• Arresting of illegal miners
• Ensure the safety rules and other policies of the camp and mine site are observed and report any suspicious activities.
• Attend to other security administrative duties in line with role and as instructed by immediate Supervisor.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a trained and competent security officer as well as

• Have at least 3 years or more in a mining environment but must have worked previously as police, correctional services, or military personnel or similar with no criminal record.
• Possess training equivalent to Police/Correctional or Military.
• PNG Drivers Licence
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Can be able to manage the safety and/or security and asset protection department.
• Physically fit and healthy.
• Site security experience in the extractive industries (Mining, Oil & Gas)
• Possess strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with management, team members, peers, police, and other external agencies
• Demonstrate strong conceptual skills, and capable of developing lateral and practical solutions
• Organize and interpret field data and identify necessary corrections
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative and narrative reports

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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