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 to join the team at our Jundee Operations. This is offered an 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.  Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, this role will support all site departments with ensuring adherence to the legal standards and Northern Star Resources health, safety and training requirements.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Promote and adhere to all safety requirements across the Company in compliance with all statutory regulations.
• Proactive involvement with continuous OHS improvement processes with active participation in all communication
• Ensure site teams comply with the MSIA Regulations and continually develop the Safety Management System (SMS) to remain relevant to all stakeholders.
• Conduct regular in field safety interactions, CCV’s and equipment inspections of work sites and inform supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions, and possible safety and health hazards.
• Mentor, Coaching and support all departments in Safety systems and processes including facilitating investigations and ICAMs.
• Monitoring and moderate INX to ensure data is accurate and events are closed out and actions followed up through to closure.
• Conduct Health and Hygiene investigations and follow up.
• Present Health & Safety stats and incident trends at all Safety toolbox meetings.
• Prepare and submit reports to management regarding industrial health performance and highlighting problem areas.
• Respond to site emergencies and incidents as part of the Emergency Management Team (as delegated).
• Review incident investigations to ensure adequate quality and remedial actions are appropriate and implemented and escalate appropriately.
• Develop health and safety initiatives and be proactive in Site Safety projects as directed and promote across the site.
• Participate and facilitate risk assessments of site work activities and conditions and support all departments.
• Monitor the completion of recommendations and actions from incident investigations, inspections and audits.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety, including mining industry experience. Strong understanding of the Work Health & Safety Act, risk management processing (ICAM highly regarded), INX and safety programs. Experience in conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, workplace inspections and audits essential.

Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety, Lead Auditor Qualifications (preferred) and Current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence

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!