Health & Safety Coordinator

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 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.

About the opportunity:

Northern Star Resources have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Coordinator at our Jundee Operations, FIFO on an 8:6 roster. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, the successful candidate will provide guidance and support to site-based Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Teams on matters relating to safety and systems, including providing advice to Operational leaders on matters including site audits, inspections, WHS systems and incidents.   

Here’s what awaits you:

• Promote and adhere to all safety requirements across the Company in compliance with all statutory regulations.
• Operate in accordance with and comply the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, Environmental policy, and with all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure site teams comply with the WHS legislation and regulations and continually develop the Safety Management System (SMS) to remain relevant to all Stakeholders.
• Provide continuous support, guidance and direction to employees and contractors for all safety and health requirements.
• Review incident investigations to ensure adequate quality and remedial actions are appropriate and implemented.
• Advise on system improvement opportunities.
• Ensure statutory reporting requirements are fulfilled for the Company.
• Develop safety initiatives where required and promote across all sites.
• Facilitate delivery of results on quoted targets.
• Participate in risk assessments of site work activities and conditions
• Monitor the completion of recommendations and actions from incident investigations, inspections, and audits
• Review site requirements and processes for effective safety management and manage all relevant documentation for the company
• Communication changes to company level documents to ensure clear understanding across all sites

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in Workplace Health and Safety, including experience in a remote FIFO environment, with a strong understanding on mining and minerals processing operations and its safety systems.

• Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety (or similar), current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence, and Senior First Aid Certificate. Lead Auditor Qualifications and Certificate IV Training and Assessment also highly regarded.
• Passion for growth: Genuine passion for the Australian gold mining industry with high regard for safety

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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!