Heritage Coordinator - Kalgoorlie

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 residential Heritage Coordinator – Kalgoorlie position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operations. Promising a long-term and fulfilling future, join our team on the convenience of a 5/2, 4/3 (9-hour days) roster. 

The primary accountability of the role is to support the effective implementation of cultural heritage surveys and cultural monitoring with site teams and Traditional Owners across the Kalgoorlie Production Centre.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Coordinate delivery of cultural heritage surveys and monitoring activities across Northern Star’s Operations in the Kalgoorlie Production Centre. Prepare and submit heritage survey requests to Traditional Owner Groups.
• Support the Senior Community & Heritage Advisor to review reports and communicate findings to key internal business areas to ensure compliance to internal standards, agreement conditions and statutory requirements. Provide guidance to operational areas to maintain cultural heritage management best practice and legal compliance.
• Guide internal stakeholders to maintain highly functional relationships with Traditional Owners based on trust and respect.
• Provide direct support and engagement to local Aboriginal communities with regards to Northern Star’s activities.
• Support implementation of Northern Star’s Social Performance Strategy across the business.
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment. Operate in accordance with and comply the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, and with all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management. Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimises damage to the natural environment. Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experiences:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management, community development, cultural heritage or administration role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Traditional Owners.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and organise several concurrent projects under tight time pressures.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lived reality.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with confidentiality and respect.
• Complex problem-solving abilities to deliver solutions across the business.

Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered West Australian ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• National Police Clearance within 12 months (Desired)

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!