Blast Technician - Trainee

Ready to pursue your professional journey with 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 an enticing Blast Technician - Trainee position awaiting you at the iconic KCGM Superpit that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, your journey begins in a dynamic work environment with the Drill & Blast team at our Open Pit Mine on a family friendly residential 7:7 roster, 12-hour shifts with occasional night shifts, depending on the business requirement and mine cycle.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Carrying out Open Pit charging and blasting activities safely, and in accordance with the blast plan at our Fimiston Open pit.
• Completing a variety of physical tasks, quality control and use of blasting techniques.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within our Superpit blasting team.
• Accounting for all explosives used, participate in magazine, and shot reconciliations as per the statutory requirements and company procedures.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Ability to follow instructions safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work within a team environment yet independently as required.
• Strong attention to detail in repetitive tasks.
• Be willing to apply for West Australian Dangerous Goods Security Card.
• Be willing to apply for West Australian Shotfirers Permit.
• Current unencumbered Western Australian ‘C’ Class Manual Drivers Licence.
• Previous experience working in an industrial/labour intensive working environment highly regarded.
• You must reside in the Goldfield region for this residential opportunity.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-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 includes 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 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!