Service Crew – Leading Hand
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
Join Our Team at Northern Star Mining Services!
Ready to take your underground career to the next level?
Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS) is on the lookout for skilled and motivated Service Crew Operators to lead our high-performing teams across our West Australian Operations.
This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to be part of a leading mining company that values safety, teamwork, and your career growth.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Operator – Service Crew - LH
- Location: West Australian Operations
- Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
As a Service Crew Leading Hand, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our underground operations running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading and mentoring your team to complete service crew tasks safely and efficiently.
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing underground services (air, water, pump lines, ventilation bags, secondary fans, cables, pumps, explosive areas, and more).
- Operating Integrated Tool Carriers to transport equipment and materials underground.
- Conducting inspections, pre-start checks and ensuring work areas meet safety standards.
- Installing grout, plates, and tensioning cable bolts.
- Training new crew members to build a strong and capable team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years’ underground service crew experience.
- Competency in operating Integrated Tool Carriers.
- Manual C Class driver’s licence (unencumbered).
- Working at Heights Certificate.
- Dangerous Goods Security Card & Senior First Aid (Desirable)
Why Join Northern Star?
We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers built on safety, respect, and opportunity.
- Balanced Lifestyle Roster: 7/7 – spend more time with family and friends.
- Choose Your Base: Kalgoorlie residential or FIFO from Perth.
- Earn More: Excellent rates plus KPI bonuses that reward your hard work.
- Grow With Us: Ongoing training, development, and career advancement.
The Perks:
- Company subsidised GU Health insurance with Gold level Hospital and Benefits cover
- Employee share plan programs
- Access to our GoldSTARR Rewards and Discount Program – cash savings across hundreds of retailers including Woolworths, Coles, Ampol and more!!
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services for yourself and immediate family members
- Income protection from the date of commencement
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values your contribution, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter using the APPLY NOW button or by visiting our website www.nsms.com/careers/
Note:
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.
Want to know more about Northern Star Mining Services? 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.