Entry Level Roles: Truck Driver, Geology Technician & Process Technician

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 will be holding a bulk recruitment intake for residential entry level positions awaiting you at the world class Kalgoorlie Operations that boasts a +10-year mine life. Confirming residential means living in Kalgoorlie Boulder. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team and start your career now!

Here’s what each position entails:

Truck Driver – 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off 12.5 hours (Days & Nights)

• Operating CAT 793 and 785 Haul Trucks in the Open Pit, working in conjunction with Face shovels, Excavators and Loaders, to fulfil production requirements in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operating Haul Trucks across various areas of the KCGM site, including the Fimiston Open Pit, Rehandle Ore Delivery area and other trainee-related activities to build your familiarisation to operating in a mining environment.
• Safely operating a Haul Trucks to transport ore and waste to designated areas to achieve production targets in the mine.

Geology Technician – 8 days on, 6 days off 11 hours (Days)

• Meter marking, photographing, cutting, and sample collection of core is completed in a timely manner and is in line with core processing priorities.
• Appropriate QAQC samples are included in all submissions. Sample submissions are completed in a timely manner with no errors. Transport of samples to the offsite laboratory
• Storage & accurate cataloguing of core in the core farm is completed thoroughly and in line with procedure. Assist in maintaining pulp and core library catalogues across site.

Process Technician - 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off 12 hours (Days & Nights)

• Hands on position with room for career progression. Seamlessly coordinate across shifts to share critical production info, maintaining and sampling from large-scale plant equipment in demanding conditions, and liaise with maintenance to keep operations running efficiently and safely.
• Proactively identify and complete operational checks, report anomalies, uphold strict safety and health standards, and contribute to continuous improvement while protecting people, equipment, and the environment.

To thrive in these roles, you’ll need:

Experience: Excellent communication and listening skills to be able to communicate over two-way radios, ability to work unsupervised as required and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. A strong willingness to learn, with the ability to perform effectively in 12-and 12.5-hour shift environments involving repetitive tasks. Previous experience in physically demanding, hands-on roles within a safety-focused environment is desirable. Comfortable to work at heights for the Truck Driver and Process Technician roles.

Qualifications: Current “C” Class Australian Drivers Licence (manual preferred and automatic can be considered for Trucks and Process Technician roles). National Police Clearance within 12 months (desirable).

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 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!