Open Pit Supervisor

Open Pit Supervisor

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 Open Pit Supervisor 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 efficiently directing and monitoring Loading and Ancillary equipment activities, at our Open Pit Mine. This Residential Role is on a Lifestyle/Family Friendly Even Time Roster - 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on and 7 days off.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Providing leadership & direction to unit operators ensuring that production targets are achieved in timely, safe and most efficient manner and mining methods are achieved in adherence to plans.
• Monitoring & managing performance of unit operators.
• Working in conjunction with dispatch operators ensuring adequate dig rates and mitigating risks.
• Preparing & providing various reports.
• Engaging with peer supervisors and other service/support roles to help team & site achieve strategic objectives.
• Ensuring all incidents are acted upon as per legislative and site protocols.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

       Essential

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience including operation of machinery in an open pit mine or quarry. Including a minimum of two (2) years in a leading hand role in a similar sized operation
• Experience in performance management of team members enhancing team self-esteem with the ability to coach, mentor and influence others
• Good computer literacy with ability to use integrated management systems, spreadsheet applications and word processing software
• Exposure to a range of workplace safety systems
• Leadership and Supervisory Training

       Preferred

• Conflict Management Training
• Current Quarry Managers Certificate
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “MR” Class Drivers Licence

Qualifications: Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to influence team member’s actions by coaching and mentoring and contribute to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

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!