Mining Manager – Kalgoorlie Operations

Ready to expand on your professional journey with Northern Star Resources (NSR)? As an ASX-50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career advancement and professional development, we stand proudly as Australia’s premier gold employer.

Interested? Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect & 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 growth and continued success.

Northern Star Resources currently has a pivotal senior leadership opportunity for a Mining Manager, reporting to the General Manager, to join the site based team at our Kalgoorlie Operations (Kanowna Belle & South Kalgoorlie Operations. This role is working on a permanent full time 5:2/4:3 Residential or 4/3 FIFO roster.

Here is what awaits you.

• Develop, implement, manage, review and improve safe systems of work for our current underground operations to ensure compliance to legislation and company policies.
• Develop and implement mining strategies to safely develop and operate the underground operations to meet the company’s strategic goals and production targets.
• Manage, supervise and guide the operational teams including internal technical personnel, external principal contractors and Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS).
• Generate operating plans and budgets that align with the Company’s operating requirements and maximise, as practicable, the underground mine’s positive contribution to the operation and driving compliance to plan.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and application of departmental procedures and ensure all risks associated with mining (remnant and newly established mining fronts) are identified and addressed to the highest level.
• Analyse and report on mining operational performance to identify any early interventions required to maintain performance.
• Develop a succession plan for roles within the technical services team, and other teams as appropriate.

To thrive in this role.

Success in this role will come from a high-performing individual who leads by example and proactively champions our STARR Core Values. You will drive continuous improvement, high-quality work and the management of cost & expenditure in full alignment with business strategies. Through your visibility, engagement and active coaching, you will oversee a team who operate with a high level of skill, integrity, drive and output.

Experience:

• Extensive underground hard rock mining experience in a leadership capacity.
• Applicable previous management and statutory position holding experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Practical experience in a senior leadership position on a large-scale operation.
• Strong financial acumen and good understanding of contractor management business model.

Qualifications:

• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations
• Certification for Work Health and safety act 2020 and work health and safety (Mines) Regs 2022 for Senior Site Executive.
• Valid Manual drivers license.

Passion for Growth:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence, drive successful outcomes & manage change through the organisation.
• Ability to drive compliance to plan, ensuring accountability and the ability to communicate well with and too all key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication & people skills, with outstanding stakeholder management.
• Strong computer literacy skills, with proficiency across the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Solutions focused; you can think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to consistently deliver under pressure and have the ability to pivot to drive results.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Ongoing personal & professional development opportunities.
• Four/Five weeks annual leave for site-based roles (Roster dependent).
• Annual  short-term Incentive Bonus.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirmation you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.   

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who fosters an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce. 

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application.