Ready to take your mining career to new heights? Northern Star Surface Mining (NSSM), the newly established entity of Northern Star Resources, Australia’s leading gold producer, offers a pathway to innovation and growth. NSSM is dedicated to delivering outstanding results in gold mining operations, providing exciting opportunities for advancement and professional excellence.

Northern Star is a renowned ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with major operations in Western Australia and Alaska. NSSM represents our commitment to expanding in-house capabilities and delivering exceptional surface mining support.

NSSM is committed to providing top-tier, in-house support, all while embodying Northern Star’s STARR Core Values, with our first project based at the iconic Super Pit.

We are actively seeking experienced All-Round Operators for our KCGM Operations, working a 2/1 roster (rotating dayshifts and nightshifts) flying in and out of Perth or residential.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Operate various open pit mining equipment, including 400t–600t excavators and other ancillary machinery as required.
• Complete pre-start checks, monitor equipment performance, and report any defects or safety issues.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment across different tasks such as loading, hauling, stockpile management, road maintenance, and pit development.
• Maintain safe dig and dump areas, ensuring compliance with mine plans and traffic management procedures.
• Liaise with supervisors, dispatch, and other operators to achieve production and safety targets.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by following site procedures, hazard controls, and environmental standards.
• Assist in mentoring less experienced operators and support a team-focused work environment.
• Accurately record production data and communicate effectively during handovers.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. 
• Proven experience operating excavators or face shovel in a production mining environment.
• Versatility across multiple equipment types such as dozers, graders or loaders.
• Strong commitment to safety, with sound knowledge of mine site procedures and traffic management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing operational requirements.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

• Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Industry-leading parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program – cash savings on everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits including novated leasing.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet our pre-employment criteria, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, valid Australian work rights, and a national police clearance.

Northern Star Surface Mining is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Join NSSM and be part of an innovative chapter: delivering safe, efficient, and high-impact results alongside a high-performing team. By joining the team, you’ll benefit from highly competitive industry- hourly rates, KPI bonuses, a well-structured career pathway and the opportunity to make a real difference from the ground up.

At NSSM, you won’t just be a part of a new division; you’ll help shape its success… your journey with NSSM starts now. Become part of an exceptional team.