Safety Training Officer

Safety Training Officer

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS) is an in-house contractor that specialises in providing underground mining services to its parent entity, ASX 50 listed Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST). As a 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 exciting opportunity at our Kalgoorlie Operations for an experienced Safety and Training Officer.  Working a 8/6 FIFO or Kalgoorlie Residential Roster. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety awareness.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor procedural systems, processes and training in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and manage training requirements of all employees to ensure skill requirements are met.
• Participate in emergency and rescue training and mock evacuations.
• Undertake regular inspections and task observations to ensure a safe work environment.
• Undertake regular task observations to ensure compliance is met.
• Inspect and manage emergency equipment and systems in the underground environment.
• Maintain accurate training and safety records ensuring compliance has been met.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Permanent position offering job security.
• Attractive remuneration including bonus Incentives. 
• FIFO or Kalgoorlie Residential 8/6 roster.
• Subsidised GU Health insurance
• Income protection.
• Salary sacrifice options on superannuation, remote housing, and novated vehicle leasing.
• Industry leading paid parental leave.
• Membership access to our GoldSTARR rewards gateway program.
• Career development & progression.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

• Underground production experience in a mechanised hard rock underground environment.
• Demonstrated experience in competency based training and assessment methods.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Workplace Health and Safety (Mining) Regulations
• Previous exposure to incident investigation, auditing processes and workplace inspections.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (essential)
• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (desirable).
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within all levels of the business.
• Intermediate competency in excel and presentation applications.
• Minimum “C” class unencumbered manual drivers licence.

Passion for Growth:

The successful applicant will actively contribute towards achieving the company’s vision by demonstrating a clear commitment to our company values Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results

Do you have a passion for safety? APPLY NOW! 

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 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.
• 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!

Want to know more about Northern Star? Search www.nsms.com

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.