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.

Join our Project team as a Permitting & Shutdown Superintendent for the KCGM Mill Expansion Project in Kalgoorlie. Take charge of all permit and shutdown-related activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of project works. This exciting role is FIFO from Perth to Kalgoorlie on a rotating 2/1 roster.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Coordinate preparation, submission, and tracking of shutdown work permits.
• Liaise with operations, HSE, and project teams to clarify and meet permit requirements.
• Maintain a live permit register aligned with the shutdown schedule and ensure permits remain valid.
• Ensure all high-risk activities are supported by correct permits and documentation.
• Work with the Permit Authority to resolve issues and expedite permit approvals.
• Monitor field compliance with permit conditions, escalating non-conformances as required.
• Support shutdown planning meetings with permit status updates and activity coordination.
• Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and QA hold points, documenting outcomes.
• Facilitate SIMOPs planning and integrated reviews for safe concurrent operations.
• Support shutdown closeout by completing documentation, actions, and Lessons Learnt sessions.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in coordinating permits and shutdowns, a strong grasp of permit-to-work systems and high-risk work controls, and proven skills in stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and problem-solving under pressure, with solid knowledge of safety legislation and standards.

Qualifications: Proven experience within the Construction and Operational Mining Industry, possess relevant training in Permit to Work systems such as ISSOW or ePTW, hold a valid Construction White Card, and preferably have High-Risk Work Licences.

Passion for Growth: Strong communication, adaptability, and a collaborative approach are essential, along with the ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• 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.

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!