Alternate Underground Manager

Looking to lead in one of Australia’s premier gold mining operations? Your next big opportunity starts here at Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Alternate Underground Manager to join our newly developed high performing Underground team at our KCGM Operations at the new Fimiston Underground Mine (FIM UG).

Reporting to the Underground Manager, this is a new layer of Alternate Underground Managers in the organisation structure, where the primary role of the Alternate Underground Manager at the growing KCGM FIM UG mine, is to provide leadership support to the operational and technical teams to safely and effectively execute the mining plan.

The role is offered on a 8/6 roster, 12-hour days, and this position can be either residential in Kalgoorlie as the ‘heart of the goldfields’ with relocation expenses covered, or as a FIFO role ex Perth.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Directly control, manage, and supervise the operational and technical services team, including external mining contractors to safely achieve our agreed business plans.
• Prepare forecasts and develop mining strategy with assistance from the geology department, planning and production engineering teams to deliver on mining cost, mine development, ore productions and key infrastructure upgrades to maximise the mine's contribution to the wider operation.
• Manage and direct the underground technical team to produce the plans and designs in line with the mining schedule to deliver monthly production that achieves the budgeted tonnes and ounces.
• Maintain regular communication with mine personnel to share updates, direction, and performance targets.
• Maintain open and positive communication with other parts of the Mining Operation.
• Develop personnel directly reporting to this position through coaching, training, and regular appraisals.
• Demonstrate strong leadership through well-developed communication skills, including managing for performance and the ability to communicate mining operations information to management and site visitors.
• Champion a safety-first culture by proactively identifying and mitigating mining risks.
• Analyse and report on mining operational performance to identify any early interventions required to maintain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to challenge the operational status quo and seek out improvements that will enable the planned growth of the mine.

Are you our next Alternate Underground Manager?

You’re a driven leader with a passion for underground mining and a commitment to safety, performance, and team development.

You will display behaviour consistent with our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to join the Northern Star team for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

The specifics:

• WA Underground First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable experience in underground mine management at a minimum Alternate Underground Manager level.
• Underground production, project and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with a team of direct reports.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mining Work Health and Safety Regulations and Act.
• High level project and cost management skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and good analytical skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's Licence or equivalent.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Long-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

 Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria, which include a medical, drug, and alcohol screening, as well as a relevant right to work check and a 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.

Ready to lead the future of underground mining? Apply now and become part of Northern Star’s journey!