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.

Northern Star Resources is seeking a Communications Supervisor to join the team at our Jundee Operations. This FIFO role operates on an 8:6 roster, flying ex‑Perth, and offers an opportunity to work at one of Australia’s premier gold operations.

Here's what awaits you:

• Plan, coordinate and communicate current and future communications projects.
• Work closely with the Underground Manager and Area Supervisors to ensure the timely and effective completion of planned activities.
• Coordinate site personnel, contractors and external organisations to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety requirements and site standards.
• Maintain and upgrade the site communications network to ensure reliable and continuous coverage.
• Ensure the reliability and functionality of the site Emergency Response communication system.
• Plan and coordinate resources, including people, equipment, funding and time, to successfully deliver each task.
• Provide regular progress reporting on activities, timelines, costs and outcomes.
• Provide hands-on support when required to install, maintain and commission underground network infrastructure and communications technology.

To thrive in this role, you will need

Experience:

• Experience with mining communication systems, including fibre optics, radio repeaters, telemetry, VHF/UHF and leaky feeder systems.
• Experience with Citect SCADA, Schneider control systems, RFI digital drift and satellite TV systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide technical direction.
• High-level contractor management experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive approach to fault finding, continuous improvement and maintaining safe, reliable systems.

Qualifications:

• Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent. 

• Open cabling licence with fibre endorsement, structured cabling and coaxial is desirable
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. 

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a 'can-do' attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

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!