2026 Graduate Development Scheme
Applications are now open for OTML's 2026 Graduate intake.
Applications are now open for OTML's 2026 Graduate intake.
Are you ready to be part of a world-class mining operation in one of the most remote and stunning regions of the world? Do you want to grow your career through meaningful and challenging work, underpinned by teamwork, integrity, accountability, sustainability, and safety?
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) offers its employees:
- Ongoing training and development
- Strong safety-conscious work environment
- Interesting, challenging and fast-paced work
- Competitive pay
- Inclusive, diverse workplace with enthusiastic and supportive teams
- Pride in being part of a 100% PNG owned company
About the Graduate Development Scheme
At Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML), we have been successfully operating in the Star Mountains of the Western Province, PNG, for over 40 years. Our commitment to safe and profitable resource development drives us to seek the most talented and motivated team players to join us in our mission.
Since 1988, our two-year Graduate Development Scheme has been transforming university graduates into skilled professionals. This comprehensive program provides on-the-job training, exposing graduates to cutting-edge technology and industry-best practices.
We are currently inviting applicants from the below disciplines, in line with the key criteria to apply:
Key Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 GDS, you must:
- Final-year undergraduates from PNG or overseas universities in 2025.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or a Cumulative Weighted Average of 75% and above in your last three semesters.
- Aspiring professionals with strong leadership potential and the following qualities:
- Healthy lifestyle
- Leadership experience or potential
- Strong written & oral communication skills
- Confidence & decision-making ability
- Effective planning & organisational skills
- Team player with flexibility & adaptability
- Problem analysis & solving skills
- Consistent academic excellence
Disciplines Considered:
To Apply
- Choose Your Discipline
Select the discipline that best matches your completed course qualification. - Documents Required
- All documents must be in PDF format and must not exceed 5 megabytes.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Address your cover letter to:
The Supervisor – Performance & Development
Training & Development Department
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
PO Box 1, Tabubil 332, Western Province
- Address your cover letter to:
- Transcript showing cumulative GPA up until semester 1 of the final year
- Graduates from 2024 and earlier are not eligible.
- 1 x written character reference letter
- Apply Online
Submit your application through our digital application form. This is the fastest and most efficient way to be considered.
Applications close on 19th SEPTEMBER 2025.
NOTE: Graduates from 2024 and earlier are not eligible. Late applications will not be considered.
About OTML
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) operates the Ok Tedi Mine, the longest running open-pit copper, gold and silver mine in Papua New Guinea.
OTML is a 100 percent Papua New Guinea (PNG) owned entity with 67 percent direct shareholding by the Independent State of PNG and the people of Western Province holding a 33 percent interest.
100% of the benefits from its operations are distributed to the people of Western Province and the rest of PNG.
Apart from its direct monetary contribution, OTML is also extensively involved in PNG’s Western Province development through its Tax Credit Scheme initiatives and other infrastructure projects targeting areas such as health centres, school classrooms, houses, roads, airstrips, jetties, water supply and communication systems for a sustainable socio-economic benefit to its impact communities as well as PNG.
OTML is the largest single employer in the Western Province, and one of the largest in Papua New Guinea.