Job Description

• 8:6 roster | FIFO from Perth
• Fortnightly pay, quarterly STI + Top tier health insurance
• Lead underground infrastructure projects at Jundee

Northern Star Resources currently has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join the team at our Jundee Operation, working an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

Reporting to the Alternate Underground Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of underground infrastructure projects, including contractor management, to support the Underground Mining Department in achieving its short and long term production and cost objectives.

What you can look forward to:

• Provide project management on key projects through all project phases including feasibility, design, planning, permitting, procurement, execution, commissioning and optimisation.
• Management of contractors and contractor performance for infrastructure projects.
• Provide engineering advice and support to Management and peers.
• Assist with identification of project resourcing requirements, budgeting and scheduling for the purpose of capital allocations within annual budgets.
• Generate capital expenditure requests for technical and commercial corporate approval.

Where you’ll add value:

• Demonstrated underground mining operational experience in a hard rock environment, including ventilation engineering.
• Proven experience delivering mining projects within an operational environment.
• Experience in mine design and planning and mine infrastructure procurement, construction, commissioning and optimisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across operations, contractors and project teams.
• Experience in asset management systems.
• Experience in developing capital budgets for projects.
• Proficiency with Deswik CAD, UGDB and Ventsim.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
• Ventilation Officer Underground Metalliferous Competency
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.

Our people, your benefits:

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80%–100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!