• 8/6 roster | FIFO from Perth
• 5 weeks of annual leave and quarterly bonus
• Build your experience across both open pit and underground operations

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Thunderbox Operations.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Superintendent, you will provide geotechnical support across both open pit and underground operations, contributing to safe mine design, ground support, monitoring and geotechnical risk management.

What you can look forward to:

• Provide geotechnical support to the operation and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Conduct underground and surface inspections in response to geotechnical hazards and operational requests.
• Maintain geotechnical hazard reporting and QA/QC systems.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data from instrumentation, monitoring systems and inspection records.
• Provide geotechnical input to the mine design and scheduling process.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the geotechnical designs.
• Conduct geotechnical mapping of underground and surface excavations.
• Support seismic monitoring, data processing, analysis and reporting.

Where you’ll add value:

• Experience working in a mining geotechnical environment across open pit and/or underground operations.
• Experience with mine design software, particularly Deswik.
• Experience with seismic monitoring systems, including IMS.
• Familiarity with Map3D and Phase2 numerical modelling software.
• Familiarity with Dips and Unwedge geotechnical software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operational and technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted WA C Class Manual Driver’s Licence.

Our people, your benefits:

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80%–100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

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!