Planning Engineer

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 are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our Kalgoorlie Operations. Various positions are available across our sites, including the KCGM Super Pit, Mt Charlotte, Fimiston Underground, Kanowna Belle and South Kalgoorlie Operations. These residential roles operate on an 8/6 roster. Offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment in one of Australia’s premier gold mining regions.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Produce accurate and clear mine instructions (lateral and vertical mine development, stope notes) by bringing conceptual designs to execution-ready plans for approval by the Senior Planning Engineer.
• Ensure issued instructions are clear, correct and understandable to Operations.
• Work closely with the geology team to ensure designs are in line with available geological information.
• Undertake evaluation of prospective remnant areas.
• Assisting management of underground contractors for project work where required.
• Work closely with survey and operations to prioritise and execute development activities.
• Contribute to the completion of various other Mine Planning Department functions, such as budgets/forecasts, life-of-mine plans, reserves, ventilation & capital projects.
• Participate in safety & daily compliance meetings.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

• Experience with a mine design software – preferably Deswik CAD and IS.
• Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2022.
• Underground time completed.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).
• St John's Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 4 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 include 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 include a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and a 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!