Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates 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.

As a direct result of the continuous success with talent development, Northern Star Resources are now seeking two visionary and ambitious Alternate Open Pit Managers for Bronzewing and Bannockburn - extensions our Thunderbox Operations.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Lead and manage day-to-day open pit mining operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of activities.
• Provide input and approval of, Mining Department Open Pit strategic plans, Life Of Mine (LOM) contributions and operating / capital / manpower budgets and costs to ensure alignment with site strategic, and operational, plans and targets. 
• Improve relevant systems and processes to ensure production priorities are shared and achieved through effective coordination of Open Pit Mining Team activities and those of other site functions. 
• Development and review of resource allocations and budgets (people and equipment) to ensure they reflect the business drivers and intent.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of mining professionals, fostering a culture of safety first, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Develop collaborative, performance driven, value-adding relationships with key Business Partners. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Expertise:

• Experience with contract mining environments and a variety of commodities, styles of mineralisation and scales and application of mining.
• Applicable previous management and statutory position holding experience.
• Proven track record of effectively leading and inspiring large teams, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and exert influence.
• Strong working knowledge in budgeting, capital allocation and cost management.
• Proficiency in public speaking, demonstrating strong presentation skills.  

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency or First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers License.